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(Illustration: Brendan Leonard)
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Me Running Versus Me Running in Race Photos

A comprehensive guide, in chart form

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Running speed chart: "by myself" higher than "in race photos"
(All illustrations: Brendan Leonard)
Running form chart: "by myself" higher than "in race photos"
Resemblance to an elite runner chart: "by myself" higher than "in race photos" (both low)
Mouth breathing/jaw slackness chart: "by myself" lower than "in race photos"
Overall dishevelment chart: "by myself" lower than "in race photos"
Resemblance to a casual walker chart: "by myself" lower than "in race photos"
Visual signs I can continue to perform basic life functions chart: "by myself" higher than "in race photos"
Nearness to death chart: "by myself" lower than "in race photos"

Brendan Leonard’s new book, I Hate Running and You Can Too, is available now.

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Lead Illustration: Brendan Leonard

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