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Saturday, October 2, 2010

Spreading the run

I was casually listening in to a few colleagues yesterday talking about their exploits in City to Surf and the fact that they were proud of themselves for having run 14km. While I agree that 14km of man’s greatest freedom is better than nothing, I enquired as to why they would not consider running longer. The answer that I received was that surely 14km was as far as anyone would consider running – they could not fathom further. In fact one of them said that she had run the City to Surf Marathon. I could not but laugh at that one.
Once I had told them that I love the ultra events, I could see that they could not believe that this was something that humans should even be attempting.
I have my work cut out for me in converting them over to the good side but I will keep up my attempts nonetheless.
I would welcome any funny stories that readers have had around colleagues or friends who are yet to discover the joy of the long run. – Sean Muller
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  1. Margot's Musings & MisadventuresOctober 4, 2010 at 2:57 PM

    I know what you mean! Every time i've reached a distance I want to go more.. it's never enough. Having said that, my greatest distance so far is 42.2kms.. (or 42.37 by my garmin! lol)

    The first time I ran 14kms I texted everyone I knew. LOL. Same thing happened when I ran 21kms for the first time... Can't help it.. I just love the achievement...

    It's never enough!

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