As they approach four miles, Friedberg catches Goucher and Severy. Goucher looks back and shoots Friedberg a condescending glance mixed with surprise. "Friedberg!" he says. "What are you doing here?" "Just running," he says. "Yeah, but you're supposed to be running easy," Goucher replies, "and your easy is not the same as my easy." Friedberg's face is flushed, and the exertion is clearly affecting him. He does not respond, or slow down.
