
Lydia sprinted the final 50 yards to the summit, spread her arms wide, breathed in the cool, crisp mountain air and let out a huge “whew-we” that echoed back to her again and again. A smile split her face in two.
Fifteen minutes later, a huffing, sweat covered Darren joined her. After a halfhearted high five, he lay flat on his back, closed his eyes and did little other than breath.
“Oh, come now, have a look. It’s beautiful.”
Groaning, Darren propped up and scanned the horizon. “It is,” he admitted.
“So, worth the run, right?”
“I wouldn’t go that far.
WC: 100
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Darren is so me!
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Poor Darren! At least he made it, and going downhill is easier on the way back 🙂
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Down is easier, but I’m hoping Darren finds his lungs soon. That way he can enjoy his adventures with Lydia a little more.
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Ha ha – maybe he’ll cheer up once he catches his breath! Great little story.
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Thanks Susan!
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Wonderful post. Captured it so well. Darren reminds me of my son 🙂
https://trailbrooklane.blogspot.in/2018/04/the-overview.html
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Thanks! So glad you liked it!
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Poor Darren! I’m afraid he’ll never catch Lydia!
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Not unless Lydia decides that she wants to be caught!
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That was rather my point! Why would she want to be caught by an unfit, sweaty individual who doesn’t share her enthusiasms?
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Maybe he’ll get it together. It’s possible.
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This mountain top seems to bringing out a few couples with viewpoints at odds. Darren definitely needs to shape up!
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Maybe he’ll keep running, build some endurance and they can adventure together without issue.
Maybe not.
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I’m Darren. DH is Lydia. And so shall it ever be.
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Aw poor Darren. Great story.
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Thanks Lisa!
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Do it again tomorrow, he’ll get fit enough to enjoy the process. fun read.
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Thanks James, and you’re right. You have to build that endurance, and once you have it, the things that were torture turn to fun!
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Haha! The poor guy!!
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Well, if this is a new relationship, it’s definitely a good way to find out if they are both on the same path, so to speak…
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True. If he’s serious, he’ll put in the work. If not, she’ll just leave him in the dust!
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I’m with Darren on this one, what can be worth a run up a mountain. I used to do that when I was younger, now I’m wiser and I ache more
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Oh but the view Michael! Besides, Darren may be chasing more than the view.
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I can just see someone dropping to the ground out of breath! Good job – cute story
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Thanks Nan! Glad you liked it!
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