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I run on a lot of trails. And these trails are apparently home to lots of spiders. I know this because I’m constantly running through their webs.
I have somewhat conflicting opinions of spiderwebs. On one hand, it’s really annoying to have spiderwebs in your face.* But on the other hand, every spiderweb I accidentally swallow reminds me that, on this day, I’m the first person to make it to the top of the mountain I’m climbing.**
* Though it’s really funny to watch others run into spiderwebs, because they do this very particular little dance. And since no one can actually see a spiderweb from any distance, it looks like the guy’s jerking his body around in spastic and convulsion-like movements just for the heck of it.
** Or at least I’m the tallest person to reach the top of the mountain at that point in the day….
When I was doing lots of trail running over the summer there were TONS of webs everywhere and my buddies and I took turns being the front runner (spider web catcher). I don’t really mind the webs, but it is the wondering if anything was still in it that is now on me…that bothers me somewhat. I’m not afraid of spiders, but I like to look at them more than wear them.
When it was my turn to run in front, I carried a stick in front of me. Surprisingly enough, this helped quite a bit.
You should take a camera on some of your easier run days and show us where you run.
Mention of this “dance” has catalyzed a mental picture that causes me to chuckle–when someone else is doing it. I like Jane’s suggestion.
man that was super motivational sounding!
As long as you don’t swallow the spider or it’s dinner, it’s all good sticky fun!
Are you running with your mouth open? haha! ..No swallowing spiders–or their webs, next time!