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[113] Now I am a real runner

Posted by Ed Hammerbeck

ORN: This morning, in the wee hours, I ran 10.3 miles in 1:56'31". The weather was a pleasant 70° with a swampy 92% humidity. It had rained buckets overnight leaving everything drenched and steamy. Nevertheless, it was a pleasant, hilly, long run through some of the priciest real estate in town. If it were later in the day, the rich folks could have seen my pasty, sweaty blubber flopping down the road. As it was 6 AM when I started, only the oldest residents were up and about.

Today was notable for two reasons. First, I saw a deer just outside my neighborhood. This is unusual since I live in a rather built-up suburb. I've never, ever seen a deer in my neighborhood. Second, I graduated into the realm of the "real runner" crowd. If there was ever any doubt, let it be removed today. I had my first bathroom emergency while running. I will leave the details as an exercise for your imagination, and only say that I was incredibly discreet. I don't know what was going on, but I'm OK now.

Time for breakfast.

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2 comments:

Ms. V. said...

I think what makes you a real runner, is not the poo issue, but that you want to share it! LOL

When it happened to me, I was regaling friends..."Guess what happened to me???" And they are like..."um, you told me..."

Hilarious memory.

20:17  
Count of Monte Christo said...

Heh, That is something to keep in mind when doing a long run. The problem occurs when a large part of the run is through a residential area :-|

The bowel-story aside, a very impressive run at a very impressive time.

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