Actually I have done extensive running and have yet to achieve this runner's high. I believe it to exist because my running pal for the marathon was completely giddy near the end of it. I on the other hand was on the verge of crying from the pain after my blisters had erupted on my feet. So I'll add another reason as to why people run: To show those nasty feet to your little cousins and have them be impressed!
I recently corrected my sloth-like ways and became a runner. In fact, I ran the Boston Marathon this past April with a couple of my buds. On that day, I experienced my largest mood swing ever, from ridiculously pessimistic during the race, to euphoric upon completion. I definitely plan on running again next year. However, I pose a question. I have traine
Actually, why would you want to go anyway. Apparently it's "hotter than hell" there. http://www.atheistalliance.org/aaw/Heavenstemperature.html Maybe we should change that phrase to hotter than heaven? What the heaven am I talkin about?
A good reason for the number of mistakes is because the hospitals are understaffed and underfunded. The reason? People cry lawsuit for every little mistake. I think some people refer to this as the snowball effect? I'm not saying that mistakes should go unpunished. In fact, I do believe people have the right to seek reparations for the damages resulting from such errors. Sorry, I am rambling without a point, though I agree with angloesque in that
What was gained from the Democratic National Convention? It doesn't appear as if Kerry's standing in the polls has received the boost that the DNC has traditionally given to past presidential candidates. And also, due to the timing of the terror alert released by the White House, many are accusing the Bush administration of manipulating information for political ga
I first stumbled upon JU after reading a penny-arcade article that referred me to an article written by Draginol. What kept me coming...I would attribute it to the articles and comments giving me something to read in my free time (which is too much). Or maybe it's the need to somewhat anonymously spill my guts about certain topics. Either way, I'm here and will post the rando
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