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Category: Running

  • Three letter word

    Three letter word

    I know that “running” on an elliptical isn’t really running, but I just did about 10k over an hour on the the thing and the last time I did any physical activity that made me pant and sweat like that for an hour, I think I was in labour. Or maybe it was whatever happened…

  • Conversations at work

    “AH, Jig-A-Loo(TM), how I’ve missed you.” “It’s been a long time since you’ve addressed Jig-A-Loo(TM).” “Yes. The elliptical machine I use at the gym is starting to sound like a constipated elephant. Completely unrelated to my use of said machine, of course.” “Of course.” “It could probably use some Jig-A-Loo(TM), is what I’m saying.” “Understood.…

  • Dreams of Running

    I have dreams where I am running, the air burning hot through my lungs, my feet pounding the ground beneath me. In my dreams of running, I long to reach out with long, open strides, to eat up the pavement beneath me, but something holds me back. My legs won’t propel me. My muscles won’t…