Of of the things I like about running is that it's simple. Why? Let's see how many ways come to mind in the twenty minutes I have allotted myself to do this post before I have to go rest up for my long run tomorrow. Go:
- All you really need is a pair of shorts and some sturdy shoes made for running. All the rest is icing on the cake.
- You don't have to drive hundreds of miles.
- You don't have to mount anything on a vehicle.
- You don't have to rent anything.
- You don't have to pack a lot of stuff into a bag or backpack (although some of us often do).
- Unless you own a pair of spikes, you don't need tools to maintain any of your gear.
- You don't have to reserve a tee time, a court, a lane, or a field.
- You don't need a team, a squad, a party, a foursome, or even a partner.
- You don't have to learn any plays.
- There are no barriers of entry to competition and no age ceiling at which one is expected to retire. You register, pay the fee, get your packet, show up, and run. That's all.
Time's up. I got ten, huh? Cool. Just goes to show how easy it is.
Posted by MHB
at 10:12 PM EDT
Updated: Saturday, 24 March 2007 10:53 PM EDT
