The Crazy Things Runners Do

Yipee! I’m so glad tomorrow is Friday!! :D

Thankfully this week went by pretty fast. Why can’t every work-week be only 4 days?!?!

Like usual, my day started with an early morning run. It was scary-dark out there this morning! (Picture taken after my run was done.)


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Distance: 4 miles

Time: ?? – not sure, my watch broke and I haven’t replaced it yet.

Weather: 55* (Lately it has only been 50* in the mornings, so the extra 5* of warmth was nice.)

I took it easy and enjoyed the run. Although, it was pitch-dark out there which was a little scary. I have to get used to running in the dark for the next 6 months again. :(

And speaking of running. . . .

Runners: we all know they’re a little crazy. ;)


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This morning I was thinking about some of the crazy things I’ve done as a runner. I don’t think my list is all that insane.


Some of the craziest things I’ve done as a runner:

- ran in -40* weather.

- ran in (potentially) dangerous weather: lighting, hail, downpours, and blizzards.

- peed my pants during a race (in high school and college).

- ran 26.2 miles without stopping.

- ran before 4 a.m. in the morning.

- continued to run after being bitten by a dog.

- got heat exhaustion from running.

- scared a moose so much he slipped on the ice and fell down.

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Question

What is the craziest thing you have done while out on a run?