You don't even have to run there: buy healthy snacks online

As I scrunch my way through a bag of potatoe chips I always tell myself: 'It's okay! You ran today, so it doesn't count. Everyone knows that!'

But while I suppose the calories of the chips are indeed absorbed by the calories I burned off during my run, wouldn't it be nice to eat without gaining the accompanying calories?

Glenny's is rumored to offer just that: great chips, but low in calories! Because even though I want my body to stay a lean, and mean sex machine, I want my wallet to stay nice and fat.

Luckily Glenny's is kind enough to offer coupons so you can get a 15% discount on lots of their products. This way you wallet stays fat, and you stay lean.

It doesn't get any better than that.
So if you'll excuse me, I've got to run and get me some coupons and then some chips.

It's like I can taste them already!

Running with dogs

Yet again the town of Westendorp had been secretly moved, so I arrived ten minutes early, and the Pancakehouse hadn't opened up yet.

So I made my way through the village, and walked by a popular church. I listened carefully, straining to hear them sing: 'If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands!' but only silence greeted me.

Disappointed I made my way back to the Pancakehouse, straight into a really scary looking dog. Its owner blissfully unaware of his dog's interest in my legs, wandered ahead.

'Sir, sir!' I whimpered.
Thankfully he turned around and saw me running scared.
'He won't bite!' he said those fateful words all dog owners utter.
'Does your dog know that too?' I whispered doubtfully.
'Come here you, Ugly Mongrel!' he summoned his dog, which immediately ran up to him.
I sighed with relief, and went to get my coffee to calm my nerves.

But as I was sipping my cup I suddenly felt sorry for the dog. It's a sad thing when you listen to 'Ugly Mongrel'.

That's why I always pretend I don't hear.

Sometimes you need a different perspective

... running helps you find it.

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Hey look: someone put up little chairs for tired runners!

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Let your run shine a light!

I have often pondered all the energy I use during a run: wouldn't it be great if I could channel it into electricity?

For example: I would be running on a treadmill, which would provide energy for my tv! So if I stopped running I would miss my favorite programme. How is that for motivation?! A Dutch runner had the same thoughts and created a relay baton that gathers your energy!

You take it with you during your run, and through the movement of your arms the baton gathers electricity. When you've finished your run, you plug your baton into a 'tree' which then lights up. The tree is located in Amsterdam, and also 'runs' on solar energy.

I wonder how much energy mothers would produce carrying the baton!

Somebody needs a run!

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