A New runing buddy

J, the husband of one of my childhood friends, has moved with his wife back from the burbs to a house about 1 1/2 miles for me.  He is at least one step above me as a runner and at least a couple of steps ahead of me as a biker.  But we are already planning some weekend and early morning runs so I can show him my favorite routes and he can begin his new urban routines.  Saturday morning is 8-10 going north along the lake.  Should be fun.  The real question is whether he will talk me into one of his 200 mile group relay races.