Kapi-Mana News

Suggestion­s for jogger

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I write to the woman running up Postgate Drive, by the school, on Tuesday evening last week.

I am unsure whether you were contemplat­ing auditionin­g for a role as hood ornament on some poor guy’s flash new sports car, or making sure everyone could see how awesome you were looking due to your fitness regime. I guess it was probably the latter.

As such, can I make a couple of suggestion­s that will enhance your ability to showcase your fitness efforts, allow as many people as possible to see how great you’re looking and perhaps compel others to do the same.

First, as it is almost dark, it is probably much better to wear hivis clothing to accentuate the body, and for everyone to appreciate how graceful you are as you push your way up the road.

Wearing an all-black ensemble meant I wasn’t able to fully appreciate your efforts. You were a fleeting glance as I drove by.

Second, and more important, move three metres to your right so you run on the empty footpath instead of on the road. That would not affect our ability to appreciate

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