I have run all my life. I have been faster than I am now, and have competed in so many races only the most eventful can be recalled. Running has given me a purpose, it has been a backdrop for so much thinking that has helped me make sense of the world. And, it is something I can give to people - either by reading about it or being encouraged to put your trainers on and go out of the door. The world is out there.
Saturday, 16 March 2013
I went to Ashton Court tonight to see the Night Terror race - 200 runners heading off into the dark; slippery mud and hills everywhere. At the insistence of a marshal I joined the back of the race, and lolloped along behind three ladies dressed in bunny girl outfits. I was interested to note that my competitive spirit is bigger than my libido as I ignored the obvious pleasures of running behind them and made a show of scuttling up the Parkrun hill. I left the race and cantered home, pleased to have gone for a run instead of flumping in front of the telly.
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I didn't see you there. I was working - Car park attendant, registration clerk, chip-cutter-off'r, and major pack'r-away'r - It was a long night!
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