Monday, September 14, 2009

Solitary runner; Pterodactyl-spotter

Just seen strange bird-like creature fishing in the channel by the Back Strand! From my own admittedly rudimentary investigations this creature appears to be either a pterodactyl or harpie-type monster from Philip Pullman books. Unfortunately I had neither independent witnesses nor recording devices at hand so I am attempting an artist's reproduction to illustrate what I saw. Since the artist is me, I drew a stick man, added wings and a beak and then screamed 'fuck you, ART!' at the page and walked away.

If you were interested, I completed my round of the Back Strand in 66 minutes flat today. Nothing seems to be able to top my unprecedented 64 minutes of last week. I can only settle on last Thursday being a particularly cold day with few other pedestrians, so I was able to run for a longer portion of it. I am physically unable to run in the presence of others due in part to my ignorance of any official running technique and my non-possession of an exercise bra. According to my lovely and complementary sister, when I run I look like, ahem: "a spa". To save the mortification of others, I run alone. That's fine with me. I'd rather not have anyone present when I asphyxiate myself on my hoodie (again) or scream and fall over when a seagull startles me (for the fourth time in an hour). Those occasions are best saved for alone-time, thank you very much.

4 comments:

LizP said...

I think if we were all true to our unique if not spasticated running styles then maybe the world would be a better place! Think Phoebe in friends

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Anonymous said...

Alri Lucia!

Wooo hoo little miss athletic! BTW what happened between June and September episodes?

Kind regards,

Anon, Bsc. Physical Education agus Gaeilge, The greater Dublin area.

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This is the only reason i never go out for running, as i can't do that in front of many people. I follow physical fitness regime at my home's gym.
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