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I have so many excuses for not exercising and they work so well. Like everyone else, the easiest excuse for me to use is that I simply have no time to set aside for a run or a visit to CRCE. If I go out running, I’d be sacrificing valuable study time. Plus, I have to get gas, write my editor’s note, and clean my room. The excuse works so well, because it still makes you feel productive even though you’re not really doing any physical activity.

I have other excuses as well. I’ll go running ... after I get my haircut. It’s too long and pokes me in the eyes all the time, so once I get my haircut, it’ll make a run so much nicer right? But I won’t get a haircut. I’ll also go running once I get some running shoes. But they’re not worth the money and I don’t want to buy any more shoes. I’ll also go running this summer because I’ll have nothing better to do. But that’s a lie; I know I’ll still be busy.

It’s because all of my excuses that anyone that will be running the first annual Illinois Marathon amazes me so much. Not only do they have the motivation to set aside time to get out from work or school or their house, but they have enough of it to last them through 26.2 mile jog. While, of course, I’m not participating in the run (maybe next year when I get all of my excuses out of the way) it should be a fun weekend for CU. There are always certain weekends that bring tons of people from out of town to campus, making Green Street refreshingly crowded with people that aren’t 18-22. The marathon should also bring a lot of music to the area and other forms of entertainment. Man, if the streets were lined with music everyday, of course I’d go out and run ...

Either way, there’s no excuse for not going outside this Saturday. If the Illinois Marathon isn’t enough to convince you, read through this issue of the buzz, and we’ll back you in a corner with countless other suggestions on how to enjoy the outdoors. Let’s just pray that the weather is wonderful.