Arlington has always been my home, but never in the way it has been these past few months. Needless to say, life is much different once you're responsible for your own. Among the many recreational opportunities in our fair town/county, I chose to explore the Pacers' bi-weekly evening fun run.
Fun is an understatement.
I met several characters when I got there and before we set out.
Fiona: Not to be confused with Ms. Fiona Apple, though I did devise a rather unusual way to remember her name involving Norman Rockwell and apple pie. She's one of the leaders of the group.
Janet: The next face I met bore no resemblance to my great aunt but that's not surprising since they are in no way related. She mentioned someone named Justin in passing. Perhaps a significant other?
Ellen: Another leader of the evening fun runs. I didn't learn much about her, besides that she's very nice.
Jeff: A lawyer and ultra runner. I'm not sure any more needs to be said.
Mark: Another lawyer, but I think he's also in the Army. We talked a little more at length after the run. His aunt and uncle live near my parents and he's very social.
Brad: The man. A 54-year-old Navy chaplain. He and I led the pack for the evening. Yes, it was a fun run but we were in front and I'd be denying my human nature if I didn't say I enjoyed that at least a little. Brad is from Minnesota and has a daughter and a son. He kept telling everyone I gave him a run for his money, but it was really the other way around. I was hurting afterwards.
We did a 4.25 mile loop around town and ended up right back where we started for some cold water and socializing. I think I'm going to enjoy doing these runs. I have my brother to thank for encouraging me to get out and try one.
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