If you are a runner, you do not reject the porta-potty, but rather embrace it. We've all had the eyes bulge, the chills come, and the immediate discomfort when you realize
I gotta go NOW! Sometimes, the porta-potty is just not an option and we runners cannot be afraid to make an 'environmental bathroom stop.' Today was one such day where I had to go to the trees and thorny bushes in order to find relief. I could not care if the kayakers saw more than they anticipated on their afternoon ride because I had a run to finish. But my mind was writing this letter as I frantically searched for a bathroom...
Dear Busse Woods,
Why do you have bathroom facilities but never unlock them? And where have all your porta-potties gone? If you are going to only use your bathrooms as decoration and never as a functional part of your park, at least provide some porta-potties.
Sincerely,
Runner
love the letter, bailey. delightfully imaginative and no doubt from the mind of a rockn' first grade teacher!
ReplyDeleteno spiritual insight with this one?
ReplyDeletenope-not so much....but I did have some other choice words for the Busse Woods park rangers that probably wouldn't be so edifying to share. :-)
ReplyDeleteThat's the beauty of running at 4:30AM - you don't really need much cover - just stay out of the way of the street lights and car lights, make sure you've got your TP in your trusty zip-lock bag, and you're good to go!
ReplyDeleteWhat Jack forgets to mention is at 4:30am you have a flashing red light on your forehead... so IF a car DOES drive by - wow, you'll stand out.
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