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Sarky people on the road (excluding races - people who are usually genuine supporters) yelling any of the following: 'are the police chasing you?'/ 'hold on, I'll join you'/ 'your mates are way up the front'/ 'hurry up, love'.  Not to mention wolf whistling, stares and pointing and laughing.

From colleagues; 'why are you going all the way to Berlin for a marathon!?' / 'Don't you get really hot?' / 'I can barely run for the bus' - Bless 'em for taking an interest, but I'm still the freak that doesn't like boozing every night with a packet of crisps in each hand.

For the last few races I have done, I have noticed this same chick that most definitely has an eating disorder.  (I didn't ask, I assumed since her waist was thinner than my arm, I couldn't be far out).  Honestly, this poor girl is grey, and possibly the most skeletal person, supporters stare and point, other runners gawp, and I am just amazed.

How does someone that evidently eats so little find the strength to run middle and long distance races?  Seriously, I was tempted to run behind her each race to call the meds if needs be.

Just a thought ...

Apologies if anyone's asked this already, but the free photo we all got with our medals.  Any idea where we geddit?

 Cheers