So I normally don’t blog about my workouts. I workout nearly every day and sometimes twice a day. If I were to write about each one, I’m sure I’d bore a lot of people. But this particular workout, a lot of karazy stuff happened.
On Saturday I decided to do a lap around White Rock Lake. I think every Dallas runner should do this loop at some point their lives. It’s roughly 9 miles around and it is pretty scenic with views of the Dallas skyline, trees, kayaks, sailboats, picnicers, wildlife, tamelife, and other runners/bikers. This time though, there were lots of surprise and cornfusing sights. I’ll run them down in order of how I saw them.
1.) Right when I was pulling in to park, Logan Sherman came flying down the trail. We hadn’t seen each other in a few weeks and so he was kind enough to stop and chat with me for a minute before offering some encouragement and the taking off in a blaze to finish his 20 mile run (he’s getting ready for the Boston Marathon).
2.) On the run, I passed a Goth lady with bright red hair in a wedding dress with her military uniformed husband taking their wedding photos. Good for them.
3.) One lonely pelican floating near the shore.
4.) An ornery looking snapping turtle just off the trail giving me the stink eye as I ran past him and/or her.
5.) A group of pro football looking dudes (some wearing NFL jerseys) taking photos of two horses they had tied to a tree by the lake. Still trying to figure that one out.
6.) Every fisherperson I passed seemed to be smoking cigs. Is that a thing? Do fishing and smoking go together like Spam and eggs? PS. I’ve never eaten Spam and eggs, but I’m told it’s a thing.
7.) A truck shaped like a giant shoe.
8.) After I finished, I was stretching and noticed a lady hiding behind a tree with a camera. I figured she was a private detective and hoped she wasn’t looking for me.
9.) Then I saw a marriage proposal…it was accepted.
10.) The lady hiding behind the tree was taking photos of the proposal. Mystery solved.
So there you go. Not you’re typical workout. But I was glad to see it all ’cause it kept my mind entertained. Oh, and sorry I don’t have any photos of this schtuff, but I refuse to workout with my phone…gotta keep phocused. You’ll have to take my word for it. But it is all true! I can draw you sketches if you like.
Anyway, give the White Rock Lake loop a chance if you get a chance. It’s a good trail, and you never know what you’ll see!
Peace out internet!
Piratebobcat 