Quote Originally Posted by aicabsolut View Post
I was only really good at sprinting (or hurdling) as a runner, and I couldn't stand even very mild grades.
Does hurdling involve running at speed over large gates that I would consider jumping only on a horse? I tried one (yes, one) ONCE. Pain, embarrassment, laughter from the peanut gallery, and a permanent branding that would follow me through high school ensued. Not pretty.