"Delay is natural to a writer. He is like a surfer—he bides his time. Waits for the perfect wave on which to ride in. He waits for the surge (of emotion? of strength? of courage?) that will carry him along." (E.B. White, The Paris Review Interviews, 1969)
8.23.2010
Iron Maiden
Our long runs have now reached the 15-mile mark, which means running through cycles of pain. One of the few advantages of this kind of self-torture comes in the form of justification (self?) for public complaining during the run. This Saturday, this gripe-fest during the last 4 (or so) miles became rather creative. The winner of our "Whine Slam" came in the form of a metaphor. From here on out, our long runs will be described as "puttin' on the pain-skirt."
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And I, who can barely run 2 minute spurts, thought that it was supposed to get better over time. - K
It DOES get better. It just takes longer to *hurt*.
Well, you must admit that 16 wasn't an painful as 15. Maybe our bodies are becoming accustomed to the abuse...
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