A Passion for Running

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chasing chickens and rocky balboa

passion for running category: inspiration, running, running movies, shameless peddling on Sunday, August 14 2005

I happened upon this photo in what is rapidly becoming one of my favorite places to haunt and it immediately made me think of Adeel - a fellow Canadian from “tuh-rah-nah” who happens to be the fastest runner I “know”.

I’m wondering if this chicken chasing business really can make one a faster runner? I mean, Adeel is doing it and he’s running 16 minute-ish 5k’s, plus coach Mickey makes Rocky Balboa chase one in Rocky II and my Italian bro finally beat Apollo Creed’s ass in that movie… so?
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Just in case you’re interested, here’s today’s bit of shameless peddling brought to you by the letter A:

Rocky I has one of my favorite movie running scenes

Rocky II is not as good as the original but hey, it’s got chicken chasing!