I've been spit on,on out and back race courses. It was an
accident but since then,I do not run anywhere near the returning runners.I almost hurled when it happened, but way
later, the guy actually apologized.I did not even recognize him.
I've been behind hard core farters.I speed up.This is hard on single track trail runs,though.
I've been behind people with extreme B.O. that leaves a wake.
I speed up.
Been behind people that suddenly,without warning, STOP.In
the center of the race course, without veering to the side.
I dodge and dart.
Was running next to an almost-nekkid guy at Marine Corps
marathon, no shirt, tiny split shorts (yep,I checked him out
from all sides).He got a phone call,while running! ("I'm running
a marathon.RUNNING A MARATHON! Can I call ya back.....")
Where the heck was his phone? It wasn't one of those tiny,
slim new ones......
It's what it is.Despite any of the seemingly negatives, I will
still offer myself up to whatever a run or race decides to reveal
to me.
michelle
