It’s Just Running
May 13, 2012 by EJ Murphy · 26 Comments
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EJ Murphy draws the Happy Trails comic strip for iRunFar.com, while also creating the Ultrarunning Guy comic.
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This is an instant classic!
A little collaborative effort between myself and Bryon. He had a vision of a U-shaped table and a UN type ultrarunning meeting and I RAN with it so to speak:-D
Thanks!
I like the Ian Sharman depiction.
The guy is fast but kind of inmature. He contradicts himself, his life style and his writting do not match. He will learn like we all did.
He’s probably kind of immature because he’s still a kid and acting appropriately. I for one hope he never grows up, the kid’s a gem.
I’m not sure he’s still a kid. I hope he grows up and acts appropiately like an adult. ;-)
A couple thoughts on “Growing Up.”
1. Take your time – It will take you the rest of your life becoming an adult.
2. Maintain the ability to laugh at yourself. It separates the men from the boys.
3.I will be 50 this year! My wife of 25 years still tells me I need to grow up! But that’s what she digs about me…:) I hope to be an adult one day.. but only for a day…
Well said Mark.
ps – Dakota is still college age, he’s a kid. There’s so much more (worse) he could be doing at this age. For reference, I direct you all to watch Van Wilder. ;)
Grow up Mark!
“Grow up Mark!” Is that you honey??
Grow uo Mark!
Pedro! Can I get a “C’mon mang!” You don’t know him
You spelled New Zealand wrong!!!!!!! But I like the cartoon – and the unnamed certain ultrarunner’s sentiments. It is, after all, just running.
Would you buy that I thought “New Zealand” would be funnier with only one “a”? OK, actually my “spell checker” was busy covering a race on a volcanic island somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean so I guess I only have myself to blame. Thanks for pointing that out and glad you like the cartoon otherwise;-)
Hahaha. Too funny.
What’s up with Pepe Le Snooze? :)
I’m also questioning the German–Polish relations as they are both female and way to close at the table! Grrrrrr…meow. Just having fun:)
What a wierd men’s podium at La Palma, where only 1 of the guys was old enough to have a beer afterwards. ;)
The Hype Machine had a bit of “The Emperor Has No Clothes” irony to it which I’m glad you point out.
A Brit representing the US in an Elvis costume? Ok. That works I guess. :)
Say what you will, its a cartoon afterall…its meant to be funny. Thanks EJ, your cartoon has definately made its point! In reference to a “certain unnamed” elite ultrarunner, whether I agree or not with his statements, he deserves to speak his opinion, afterall, he runs with the “BIG” boys, he deserves his right to speak. I hope I dont step on anyones toes as this is not my intention, maybe some of this “tastesless” criticism is maldirected because some of us wish we could run as fast, or in exotic places as La Palma, whos immature now?!
OK, sorry I’m out of the loop…What happened?
Check it out: http://www.irunfar.com/2012/05/the-hype-machine.html
Bryon, I believe this is the page you had in mind: http://www.irunfar.com/2012/05/the-hype-machine.html
BTW big thanks to Meghan and yourself for the great Transvulcania race coverage.
Thanks. You are right. I’ve corrected the link… such are the perils of working so late at night! :-)
Or maybe this one : http://www.irunfar.com/2012/05/the-hype-machine.html