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Michelle
Runners run
Why is it sideways?
Didn't seem to do me much harm
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My hypothesis is that high mileage at an early age has caused JTH damage, both mental or physical. The high mileage has obviously fueled his competitive spirit, leading to a couple decisions later in life. Firstly, this competitive spirit has led for him to seek balance by engaging in what, on the surface at least, appears to be a peaceful and insightful course of study, but in reality breeds contention and debate. He then proceeds to offset this with his embracing of the hippie culture, which, despite its tenets of being all about peace and love, is really all about being in contention with other facets of society. Additionally, I think that there has been a more physical effect. I would surmise that elevated levels of certain hormones and chemicals released when running higher mileage and competing often have managed to affect certain neural pathways in his brain. Similar to nicotine, or cocaine, JTH's brain is now wired to crave high mileage and competition. I'm willing to bet that too much time off, and he gets the shakes. He is a junkie, and running is his fix.
Abs of Flabs
I think the damaging effects are shown by your conflicted nature, which is demonstrated by the beard shaving. You're torn between being that hardcore competitor who wants nothing more than to go out and conquer, and that peaceful, love everyone monk. You're a man in crisis, my friend. You just need to run more.