Well, well, well… another PR day in the books! Since have yet to see a copy of the aforementioned ”books”, we figured we’d start our own and include all of the wonderful words of wisdom overheard each PR day.
Please read on for Chapter 1: Let’s Go Legs!
The sun is barely starting to rise. A determined group of local NPers gravitates towards the stadium and prepares themselves for what’s ahead. They ask themselves, “why do I do this to myself?” and contemplate the reality that awaits them on the other side. They approach the gate; the nerves, excitement and anticipation grow steadily. They think of everything they know they can accomplish. They also think about bagels. The gate is locked. The moment is quite anti-climactic and no one is able to enter the stadium. This is awkward. Oh, okay. Someone arrives at 6:30. Damn. I mean, phew. …Andd away they go!
A local journalist is on the scene, collecting quotes from the athletes:
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Person 1: You’re on fire!
Person 2: I am. I’m literally on fire. My legs. Are on fire.
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Person 1: How are those legs feeling?!
Person 2: You know. Like they’re going up and down stairs.
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Person 1: How are those legs feeling?!
Person 2: Putty. Putty legs.
Person 1: Like silly putty?
Person 2: Very silly.
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“I’m never doing PR day again if my calves are sore after this.” <– we think this person is bluffing. Further questioning required.
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“This is like a walk in the park. A very, very steep park.”
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“Oh, they left the lights on for us so we ca–“
*lights turn off*
*NP Ottawa proceeds to run stairs in the dark*
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At 7am, NPers scramble to finish one final section (scrambling takes on many forms at this point in the workout). The co-leaders yell out “TIME” and the team makes its way to the front of the stadium for a group shot. With another PR day completed, it’s time for bagels, followed by a return to a state of blissful denial in which “stairs aren’t actually that bad”.
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We hope you enjoyed this month’s chapter and we encourage you to tune in for next month’s reading – Chapter 2 :The slippery stair saga. We are currently in touch with publishers and expect to have this novel at a store near you very soon. (NB: “publishers” = canine friends whose opinions are easily influenced by treats and “very soon” = based on said canines perception of time).
Thanks for sharing your morning with us. Thanks for sharing your words of wisdom with us. We are glad you’re here!
Sole-fully,
Rebecca & Becca
ANNOUNCEMENTS :
- Just 2 more days to submit your idea for “The Knockaround” movement/stretch/exercise. Be creative! Share a video or post with your version of “The Knockaround” and tag friends that helped you put it together, using #nptheknockaround. DEADLINE IS FRIDAY OCT 1. Winners announced Oct 4.
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- Massage your calves. Pet some dogs. Have a great day and come back next week (Gate 1).
