As a runner, I've done a lot of crazy things. I trained for my first 1/2 marathon on Saturday mornings in January and hurdled puddles in the pouring summer rain. I spent months meeting my running buddy at 5:30 a.m. before work to get in training runs.... and I ran 20 miles of my first marathon in humid, 85 degree heat....while taking pictures (see above).
I'm not saying these things to brag... I'm just realizing that to non-runners , these activities are not normal.
The best part is, I'm not alone. And I'm nowhere near the craziest out there. In Chicago, runners are their own breed.
Last night, however, I truly tested my sanity as I geared up, completely aware of the severe winter weather advisory, and hit Michigan Avenue to run the familiar 3.5 miles home.
As much as I enjoy the runner's high... there are also many other benefits to running home...even if it is dark, cold, windy and snowing...
- Michigan Avenue is like a human tetras game or Mario Brothers level... I feel like I get bonus points for every tourist I avoid running into
- Racing the 151... and beating it
- Watching the reactions of normal, sane people to my crazy running shenanigans
- Checking out the window displays
- And although I'm no Prefontaine, I can run home faster than it takes to wait for and take the bus home
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