Running through the streets of downtown
Marquette these days is downright eerie.
Even though the state of Michigan is
under shutdown, one of the things you're still supposed to do is get
outside to exercise. The Governor's recommending it, the city's
keeping all the parks and bike paths open, and you're supposed to get
out, get some fresh air, and stay healthy.
So I'm just basically doing what I
usually do.
However, when I'm out in the morning
it's a very bizarre sight. Instead of cars driving around and people
rushing about, I'm greeted by this--
Instead of being amongst dozens if not
hundreds of people while out for a run, I'm often the only one
around. It's kind of like I'm Will Smith in “I Am Legend””
except, of course, I'm not an actor, I'm not in New York and there
aren't a bunch of human-killing zombies around. But those early
scenes in the movie, where he walks around the streets of an empty
city?
That's kinda, sorta how I feel running
these days. While it certainly is unique, I'm looking forward to the
days when I have to run around people and dodge drivers who don't
look both ways before they pull into an intersections.
I never thought I'd say that, but
that's where we are these days!
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