The Buck

> Posted 20 Nov 06 in Running

I was coming to the end of my run today. Legs were feeling good (its always a big question mark when I step out the door how my mischevious calves are going to act and behave). Breathing was fine. I was probably at mile 5.8 of a 6 mile run. And then I came around the turn and saw it.

A buck.

Not just any buck, mind you. This large white tail deer was standing dead center in the middle of the road. Tall and handsome, with a set of huge antlers. We both froze. The buck snorted. Steam came out of his nose. He wheeled around and dashed away.

I am quite used to seeing deer on my runs — but its always does, never the bucks. This was a real treat. This is one reason why I am a runner.

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