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Frustrating DNF Saturday Long Run

ByTim Nolte
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I hate it when the lack of having a bathroom is the cause for a DNF on a Saturday long run, today was another one of those. It seems like they usually end up happening in the winter, and that also usually ends up meaning a long cold walk back to the house. I at least got 6 miles in, and was really only 2 miles short of the goal.

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