trysail
Catch Me Who Can
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Running through the woods and over uneven terrain not only provides the benefit of aerobic and brief anaerobic exercise, it also develops and maintains quickness and agility. That's true for the simple reason that downhill sections over roots, logs, depressions and rocks whilst moving at 8 or 9 miles per hour absolutely requires focus and coordination if one is to avoid very painful and bloody falls or faceplants.
Anybody who runs across similar terrain eventually comes to realize that, for purposes of identifying obstacles on the ground, it's much better to run in the early morning or late afternoon when the sun is at the low altitude that produces the longest shadows and heightens contrast. Running at midday increases the risk that one will have to explain bleeding knees and elbows; there's the inconvenience of slow-healing wounds to the knees that tend to leach through long trousers. Lastly, many are aghast or greatly puzzled by the sight of a grown man with scabbed knees.
Ain't the smell of fresh straw just delightful?
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