Are you Team Sniff or Team Snot Rocket? Drop it in the comments. 👇
Other options: You could always blow it into your $1.99 gas station gloves, your neck gaiter, or even wipe it on your socks (hey, we’ve all been there). No judgment here (just keep your germs to yourself)! We’re proud you’re out there running with that snot-filled head of yours. 🦠😝
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Why I run
I guess I was curious back in 2015 if I could be one of those people who finished an ultramarathon, and then I just kept going? It's become the best way for me to get thinking done—I don't listen to music or anything, and prefer to run alone so I can come up with ideas for creative projects and work out solutions to sticking points I'm having in my work.
My favorite trail to run
There's a forest on top of one of our local mountains here, and it's about 4 miles and 2,000 feet up from my house, and if I get to be there on a run, I'm having a pretty good day.
What I hope to convey with my writing
I want to help people laugh, mostly at ourselves, and maybe think about things, and maybe even help them do something a little differently in their lives that results in a tiny bit of happiness or meaning. Is that too much to ask? OK, let's just go with "I want to help people laugh."
More about Brendan
My newsletter about adventure, creativity, running, and enthusiasm goes out to 15,000+ people every week. I write poetry on Strava, draw things for Instagram, and have had a column at Outside since 2017. All of it can be found at my website at Semi-Rad.com.
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25 comments
JAMES
Team Rocket 🤘🏾😤🤟🏾🚀
Eric Silva
rocket, then wipe as needed!
Rosa Leah
Snot rockets for sure!! Then a wipe with the bandana to clear off the residue 🤧😂
John Le Pouvoir
Definitely snot rocket
Julie H
Definate sniff…or wipe on sleeves
Stacy Coomer
Snot Rocket for life! 👃😤😝👍
Dr. Rob Bell
Snot rocket!
Rock lobsta b
Pew pew
Taylor M.
Snot rocket
501892 James E. Moss
snot rockets
Thorsten Sahlin
Rocket all day!!!
Thorsten Sahlin
Rocket all day!!!
Christine
Team Snot Rocket
Sean Moriarty
I do have special gloves that can be used for wiping my nose, but nothing beats a good snot rocket for cleaning things out!
Just look over your shoulder to make sure the coast is clear.
Drew Martin
Team Rocket. I’ve got exercise-induced rhinitis (a clinical way of saying runny run nose), so I’m constantly keeping my head on a swivel during races for a safe space to blast a boogie. I’m so sorry for typing that last sentence.
Teresa L Eskew
I rock the 80’s terrycloth wrist band for that exact purpose.
Robert
Team Snot Rocket all day. If I can’t let it fly in the woods where else can I? Plus it coming up for a reason so there is no need to sniff it back in 🙂
Brian C
Snot rockets all day! I enjoy watching them fly out! 🤓😂
Shena
Snot rocket!
Mark B
Rocket all the way- clear the airway. Sniff and you risk choking and aspiration! And shooting out that rocket feels so satisfying! 😉
Team Sniff
Sniff. That’s some potential hydration I can’t let go to waste. Water is precious haha
Brian W Hutchings
Snot Rocket!
Shane
Pew Pew!!
Jerry Nairn
I am well known for my snot rockets. More than a few have been hit by friendly fire. But I’m in good company. The most famous member of Team Snot Rocket is Santa Claus. Seriously, “And laying a finger alongside of his nose, and giving a nod, up the chimney he rose.” I don’t have the power of Old Saint Nick, but I get it.
Dave C
Shoot those rockets, runners!