Forums >General Running>25 Years Ago in Runner's World
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Happy Birthday? I am guessing it is your B-day from the looks of your profile.
I fly.
Bring it on.
Nope --- I turn 26 in May !
Marquess of Utopia
Does any of the 40something & older folks remember a short story that ran in an issue of Runner's World back in the early 80's? It was science fiction story that took place in the near future. The world's oil supply had dried up & everybody had become runners since there were no more cars. Mail carriers were genetically engineered to enhance their running ability. It was pretty weird. I wish I hadn't thrown those old back issues out.
No joke: my old man had the blue and yellow jacket and pants on the front cover (or very near). If I can find a copy of the picture I'll post it here.
I think I remember that.....didn't the runners have sort of like "gills" they developed to help bring air directly to their lungs or something?? That was a weird story! Yeah, that was it. I'd love to read it again. I wonder if it would be available somehow through RW's website? Think about all the changes since then. Most of my limited experience from running comes from 25 years ago. Think of all the changes. Most of the clothing was cotton. I don't remember any sports drink besides Gatorade. How long has stuff like Gu been around? There were no Ipods. No online websites like this one. Races were advertised in newspapers. I started running again in April of '06 & I still feel a little like Rip Van Winkle sometimes.
There were no...online websites like this one.
E.J.Greater Lowell Road RunnersCry havoc and let slip the dawgs of war!May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your SPF30, may the rains fall soft upon your sweat-wicking hat, and until you hit the finish line may The Flying Spaghetti Monster hold you in the hollow of His Noodly Appendage.