Read the following context and choose the best option to answer the question.
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 ?
Options: 
- They got a running partner .
 - It got them to stop running .
 - It helped them run faster .
 - None of the above choices .


It got them to stop running .