Motivation...

So today I ran with a friend of mine from work, and 2 friends of hers. We ended up doing about 7 miles, and I ran most of it with one of my friend's friends. We ran fast (for me anyway), averaging sub-9 minute/mile (with my usual pace for medium/long distance around 9:30/mi). Afterwards, I was trying to figure out where all the extra energy came to do this run, and I think it was as dumb as one could guess -- I didn't want to look like a wuss to the girl I was running with. So stupid, I know, but it did feel good to get out and really stretch the legs. But yes, I realize that I am pathetic.