Outdoor runners tend to be a curious sort. Maybe it’s
because runners are so relieved to leave indoor treadmills behind and strike
off into the great, big world to knock off a few miles. Perhaps the solitude of
stomping out long stretches of roads and trails that makes such folks more
observant. Runners may simply be trying to keep their wits about them,
remaining alert for possible dangers.
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For whatever reason, running enthusiasts tend to encounter
all sorts of intriguing sights along the way. On a single cross-country run recently, I stumbled over a full dozen curiosities, strewn about on the
ground.
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- A belly-up goldfish (next to a Midwestern cornfield)
- A bent horseshoe
- A bicycle chain
- A broken barbecue grill grate
- A dead snake (At least, I think it was dead.)
- A dented antique gold-leaf serving tray
- A disposable razor
- A headless Olympic athlete Barbie doll
- A preppy grosgrain ribbon golf belt
- A single sneaker
- An Atlanta Braves ball cap (Did I mention this is Wisconsin?)
- Three bed wheels
That doesn’t even count the miscellaneous forms of road kill
and blown-out tire pieces I leapt over, as I plodded along.
Perhaps it pays to watch one’s step, while on the run.
Runners have shared stories of finding everything from toys to trinkets and
coins to corpses. What other strange items have runners seen on recent
sojourns?
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