It seems like the older I get the more I see races, runs, and the like popping up all the time. I was supposed to run in one this week, but I missed the deadline to get free running shoes by about 30 minutes and then forgot to sign up anyway. So instead of running in 32 degree temps, I got to do something worse, watch. Running in freezing weather is tough. Standing in it is worse, but then again, I wasn’t running, so it kind of balanced out.
I understand the desire to get in shape, the need to compete, and the thrill of an event. What I don’t get are the people that have to do weird shit at races. Example – a guy was running with no shirt on. In 32 degrees with a 10 mph wind. Why? No idea. Best case, nothing happens. Worst case, you get hypothermia or your nipples get frostbite and then you have no nipples. As a guy, you don’t need them. They serve no purpose, but try being guy with no nipples and realize how much you wish you had them.