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....but it's not. It is actually quite normal. Next time you drive by a cemetery you will probably notice some people trying to get a workout in. It all started in high school. There was a loop we would run for cross country and track. It was simply called "The Cemetery Run". High school, out to the cemetery, loop around, then back. I also remember my junior year there was a cross country meet where part of the course was through a cemetery. Since my high school days running in a cemetery has been totally normal.
Every time I run in the cemetery I ALWAYS see other people. Here in this town I usually see walkers. Occasionally, I will see a runner. Today, I saw a biker - just doing loop after loop (it is almost a mile around the big loop). Why on earth would people exercise in a cemetery? The main reason for me - NO TRAFFIC!!! One thing I hate most about running through town is dealing with idiot drivers. It is rare I see a car in the cemetery, and if I do, they usually are going pretty slow. I also like the nice paved roads, the quite/calm vibe, and the loops (which are perfect for speed work).
Every now and then I get creeped out because I let my mind wander. Like this day:
It was super foggy so I thought it would be safest to run in the cemetery. I didn't want to worry about cars not seeing me until the last minute. I ended up turning my music off so I could hear everything around me. I was getting a little spooked with the dense fog.
But, most days, the sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and others are out trying to burn a few calories with me. So it may seem strange, but it's not.
....but it's not. It is actually quite normal. Next time you drive by a cemetery you will probably notice some people trying to get a workout in. It all started in high school. There was a loop we would run for cross country and track. It was simply called "The Cemetery Run". High school, out to the cemetery, loop around, then back. I also remember my junior year there was a cross country meet where part of the course was through a cemetery. Since my high school days running in a cemetery has been totally normal.
Every time I run in the cemetery I ALWAYS see other people. Here in this town I usually see walkers. Occasionally, I will see a runner. Today, I saw a biker - just doing loop after loop (it is almost a mile around the big loop). Why on earth would people exercise in a cemetery? The main reason for me - NO TRAFFIC!!! One thing I hate most about running through town is dealing with idiot drivers. It is rare I see a car in the cemetery, and if I do, they usually are going pretty slow. I also like the nice paved roads, the quite/calm vibe, and the loops (which are perfect for speed work).
Every now and then I get creeped out because I let my mind wander. Like this day:
It was super foggy so I thought it would be safest to run in the cemetery. I didn't want to worry about cars not seeing me until the last minute. I ended up turning my music off so I could hear everything around me. I was getting a little spooked with the dense fog.
But, most days, the sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and others are out trying to burn a few calories with me. So it may seem strange, but it's not.
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