WHEN: 30th November 2013
WHERE: Greenwich Park, London
In late Autumn, a strange phenomenon occurs. The top lips of men (and a few women) become hidden behind a fuzz of hair that is combed, twisted and trimmed into shape. For thirty days, faces are decorated with handlebars, pencils and magnums, all in the name of Movember by way of raising funds and awareness of men's health issues. A mustachioed team is created during November, each member with his groomed uniform proudly displayed, supporting each other through the growing itchiness and styling dilemmas.
It is this type of knowing support that makes the running community special. As with growing a moustache for a month, running looks like a ridiculous idea to those who don't partake - it can be uncomfortable, you often look silly and it takes dedication. And within this community, whether you're braving your first run or beasting your tenth marathon, you'll have someone cheering you on that respects and 'gets' what you're doing. So it comes as no surprise to me that runners have embraced this occasion and organised races to support all the Mo Bros.
Photo from Mo Running |
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Photo from Mo Running |
Hopefully now the injury is falling behind me – and after a lot of much needed hill training – I won't need so much persuasion round the next race course. But if I ever need it, even without friends by my side, I know there'll be someone in the pack to encourage me through the worst.
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