As you probably know, I have been an avid runner since high school. It started as a curious way to expend energy, time to hang with my sister, and as the initial means of luring my first love, Mark. I was and have been successful with all of the aforementioned--I still find it necessary to burn energy (even and especially after a long, exhausting day), my sis and I are still passionate running partners (among many other things), and Mark was my boyfriend from the age of 14 'til 20. This habit of mine, usually a daily long run, leads to hours of talking to myself (or Keba when he can keep up). This self-chatter is when I solve multiple public policy issues such as poverty, the inequitiable educational system in the United States, and overall global understanding. It is true, during my runs all of these issues are dealt with, debated and then solved. The only problem is that I usually can't remember my epiphanies after I remove my running shoes.
That said, I may not always be able to remember my perfected solutions to these serious issues, but I do remember my thoughts from yesterday's run. I have finally figured out why I do not wash my running clothes often (read: hardly ever, sorry Mom)...
WHY SWEATY RUNNING CLOTHES ARE OPTIMAL (according to KB):
Through osmosis my old sweat empowers my developing muscles. It is true, even a mere whiff of this odor empowers. Yesterday's toil, pungent through my Capilene tee-shirt, inspires me to run further, push a bit harder and to make my pungent smell even more intense. If my laundry detergent came in contact with my running attire this unique form of osmosis would be skewed and the run certainly less productive. This is my story and I am sticking to it...
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Dear Mom,
I have learned so much from you! I have learned to demand organization, cleanliness, and hard-work. I have learned to strive for what I believe in, and to know that nothing comes easily. However, I have to admit...I do NOT care about doing laundry (and probably never will). This I blame on Dad (along with every other undesirable trait I embody!).
Hi Hon!
I think i have heard this about, balancing a checkbook, keeping things organized, paying bills on time, sticking up to what you know is right and fighting for it and last but not least drinking COFFEE so i know there is hope for doing laundry and sniffing in the scent of freshly washed clothes to push you along the paths you run.....i'm not giving up on this trait to be acquired by you someday soon.......
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