Whilst marshalling and taking photos at the Cribyn Race yesterday with the kids, we noticed that subtle changes come over normal folk when they have been running up hill for 15 minutes in a gale. In the interests of scientific endeavour, we thought these changes should be documented. No humans were harmed in this experiment.
It seems to be miraculously rejuvenating - the runners all look much younger than their true age:
For some, it has a stabilising and calming effect, helping them re-integrate with society:
For others it doesn’t:
Some sprout extra limbs, yet still look bored…
Many become excessively style-conscious, showing off designer clothing and accessories:
It can be hard to tell the different between the males and the females, but in this case it’s all too obvious (the gloves):
Many faces develop the fixed grin, or “rictus fell-runnicus”. Observers often believe that the victims are enjoying themselves:
With others there is no such illusion:
Despite a strict ban on facial fair under the new WFRA safety guidelines, some manage to conceal modern beards at registration, only to let them loose on the hill:
Some runners impersonate the Emperor Palpatine to intimidate other competitors:
On the plus side, manners on the hill are always impeccable, with most runners saluting, bowing, curtseying or doffing their caps in deference to marshals:
And finally, yesterday’s race proved that the winner is always the runner with the most tattoos:
