RUNNING A MARATHON
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Issue 85 2020
Running A Marathon (But Not As You Know It!)
This is the first time a monthly theme has left me feeling uncertain about my contribution, and caused me to consider complete avoidance. But in the spirit of running, I have persevered. I do not run. At least, not voluntarily. I’m sure I could manage to if I was being chased, or trying to escape something, but it seems I have adopted my uncle’s well known personal mantra of, “I don’t run… for anyone.” Although I’m not a great lover of running or sport in general, I do like to try from time to time. And I think a great deal of us would like to appear as active, fit and healthy individuals. I often think of a friend who attended a job interview wherein she was asked, “Do you have any hobbies?” To which she replied, “I really enjoy running.” The words just flew out of her mouth. Then she spent the remainder of the
interview internally laughing, because she (and all close friends) knew the only place she liked to run was to the bar for a post-work prosecco. I have tried to include running in my routine, mostly BC - before children. I just can’t commit. During the current lockdown I have been out jogging with my daughter a handful of times, which has been lovely, but I think that’s mainly because I feel like a caged animal and want to run for the hills. Due to lack of physical running expertise, I’ll touch on alternate definitions of running. To manage or operate smoothly, without interruption. To flow naturally, like water. I feel both of these meanings carry great relevance in the current circumstances. The running of each household suddenly requires considerable extra attention in order to maintain function. Whether it’s coping with altered working
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