Context: My entire body is ache and stiff and my mind was cloudy all day . I get to " The Gym " and start walking on the track . I complete 3 laps when I bump into Speed Racer . SR forgot their shoes and I thank the stars ( Hassellhoff ) because emotionally I do n\'t think I can do another 7 laps .
Question: Why was the narrator happy to run into Speed Racer ?
Option 0: They got a running partner .
Option 1: It got them to stop running .
Option 2: It helped them run faster .
Option 3: None of the above choices .
Answer: 1