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Story: Runner 13


Mac:
Never.
Jason:
So that’s twist number one.
Mac:
Kind of out of Boones’s typical ethos, isn’t it? I thought he was a less-is-more kind of guy.
Jason:
Except the question is always the same: how far will you go? I bet he’s going to make us runners work for that cash. Yep, that’s right – the next surprise for our listeners is that I’m going to be on the starting line!
Mac:
What? How’d a joker like you end up getting an invite?
Jason:
Your guess is as good as mine! As soon as the race was announced I’ve been shouting about how much I want to run in it, so maybe Boones took pity on me. Got my invite three months ago. Barely enough time to tweak my training plan and squeeze in some heat acclimatization, but I’ll be there.
Mac:
Any idea how many other nutters will be joining you on the starting line?
Jason: