Comments on: Armadillo Sighting

By: Ross

Ross — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 03:35:30 +0000

Being outside in nature is one of the things I love the most about running. Listening for running water in a stream, spying a bunny rabbit….

I don’t know how you can run 80 degree weather and humidity to boot. I am a total wimp when it comes to that.

Hope you get another chance to take a picture of your new found running buddy…

By: Count of Monte Christo

Count of Monte Christo — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:23:52 +0000

Spotting animals is Great during a run, especially unusual animals like that.

Great post!

By: Amy Reinink

Amy Reinink — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:39:31 +0000

I lived in Florida for four years, and man, did this give me some flashbacks! The crazy-early runs to avoid heatstroke … the rampant armadillos … the desire to pour cold water over one’s head, rather than just looking like someone did … good job getting out there, and congrats on your first of what I’m sure will be many armadillo sightings!

By: Ali

Ali — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:13:40 +0000

YAY for wildlife sightings!! I still look for my deer friend on all of my runs… there is something magical about those encounters.

By: michelle

michelle — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:12:21 +0000

That is so freaking cool. How amazing – I don’t get to see much wildlife unless you count the homeless under the boardwalk. :O)

By: Middalia

Middalia — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:10:17 +0000

@Charles you are right, I do need to carry it just in case.
@ Carol it ran when it saw me and was trying to get away from me but there was nowhere for it to go, it was fun.

By: Carol

Carol — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:03:32 +0000

Did it run when it saw you? Or is it used to people? Fun!!

By: Charles White

Charles White — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:03:14 +0000

I work the swing shift, so I’m still asleep at the ungodly hour of 6:15 AM! All the more power to you, though!

Seeing wildlife can be so cool and inspirational during a morning run! I’m so glad you were able to see a live armadillo (I’ve never seen one except for those in the preserved category!)
Don’t forget the iPhone! You never know what might happen on the trail (or the street or the park). You may never need to make an emergency call for yourself, but may have to call for someone else!

Take care!