I learned today that one of the people that I have dealings with is also a runner- nothing unusual you may say to that. You are quite correct in your observations, however you may change your tack when you learn that she smokes about 12 cigarettes a day.
Now I am not advocating smoking at all and know that I can’t smoke and play sport, it is interesting nonetheless that she is able to get away with this sort of behaviour. In fact she lights up following a 10km run and happily puffs away while swigging her Powerade.
I suppose we could equate her to a modern day Arthur Newton, who was said to have indulged in smoke at half way during Comrades in the 1920s.
The Turahumara are also said to be fond of smoking prior to a 100 mile or longer run and we all know what they can do.
Who knows if her smoking will in the end catchup with her or if she will be one of those weird exceptions that are able to carry on?
We do find runners who indulge in the strangest of things.
Stride for stride on a smoke free life changing ride. – Sean Muller
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