Comments on Running and Rambling: Snot Rocket Science

Great article. Much more specific and helpful tha...

2008-11-12T14:35:00.000-08:00

Great article. Much more specific and helpful than the one I wrote. ;)

I have been looking for a well-written set of inst...

2008-03-27T19:02:00.000-07:00

I have been looking for a well-written set of instructions. Is it a gender thing? Are men better than women? I have yet to accomplish this feat and as a true Texan, I am ashamed that my brothers in the great state have exceeded my abilities. Thanks.

in one of the trail runner magazines there was an ...

2008-01-22T08:11:00.000-08:00

in one of the trail runner magazines there was an article on "how to" blow a snot rocket only they called it a "farmer's blow"

the reason I hate working out in a gym: I can't ex...

2008-01-21T18:54:00.000-08:00

the reason I hate working out in a gym: I can't exactly throw a snot rocket behind me while on a bike in spinning class.

I'll side with your editor on that one. The newspa...

2008-01-21T16:56:00.000-08:00

I'll side with your editor on that one. The newspaper isn't quite ready for Snot Rocket science, but the internet is a willing listener. Great article. I usually leave them on my shoulder. Need to practice more huh?

Snot shots! I'm trying to teach my 8-year-old, who...

2008-01-21T10:26:00.000-08:00

Snot shots! I'm trying to teach my 8-year-old, who complains that too much, you know, stuff, gets stuck on the edge of the nostril etc., how to do 'em. I tell him it needs to be a short, sharp blow...

Pretty lame of your editor for not going with this. And newspapers wonder why they're losing circulation. Too timid.

In 1966 I was walking a fence line near my great g...

2008-01-20T20:19:00.000-08:00

In 1966 I was walking a fence line near my great grandfathers house looking for garden snakes when I heard the upstairs window slide open. I looked up just in time to see my great grandpa blow a snot rocket. I was impressed with the volume and speed of the process. I wondered why my mother hadn't taught me how to blow snot rockets.

I have since become very proficient at this nasal clearing technique. I've had my issues with errant shots but overall I've probably saved thousands of dollars and trees by not using klenex while I run.

BTW - feel free to ask as many questions as you want regarding WS100. I'm excited for you and hope you do well at the 100 mile buffet!

Trail Scat

I can't blow a snot rocket either, and, trust me, ...

2008-01-20T16:17:00.000-08:00

I can't blow a snot rocket either, and, trust me, I've tried too. I don't carry Kleenex, though. No, years ago I upgraded to Bounty paper towels. After reading this, perhaps I should give it another try.

'Tis a shame this didn't make it to the good people of Monterey, given every community has its share of snots.

Oh, Donald. You have found my secret shame as a r...

2008-01-20T14:06:00.000-08:00

Oh, Donald. You have found my secret shame as a runner - my inability to snot rocket. I've tried, I really have. I've even practiced in the shower when I have a cold. Alas, I can't even do it standing still. I didn't get the gene for snot-rocketing. I use my gloves or my arm warmers. Fair warning, never shake my hand when I have my running gloves on, unless it is pre-run!

shame I still don't know how to blow a snot rock...

2008-01-19T12:21:00.000-08:00

*shame* I still don't know how to blow a snot rocket! Perhaps following your clearly laid directions, I should give it a try :)

A very enjoyable read!

What? They didn't want this article going out to ...

2008-01-19T11:15:00.000-08:00

What? They didn't want this article going out to the general public? Well, think of the ramifications. This could cause someone considering taking up running to reconsider. You don't want that responsibilty, do you?

I thoroughly enjoyed this article. Especially the part about the novice runners carrying Kleenex. While I have to admit I do not have the appropriate snot rocket skills, you'd never catch me with a Kleenex. That's what the gloves and shirt are for. And, yes, I am careful about which portion of my shirt is used for what. :)

This is an article for sharing! :)

That was absolutely hilarious! Someday I aspire t...

2008-01-19T08:58:00.000-08:00

That was absolutely hilarious! Someday I aspire to pull a Double Texan.

OMG! You shoudl have posted a picture of me from p...

2008-01-18T08:47:00.000-08:00

OMG! You shoudl have posted a picture of me from pacing at SD100 - I projected a perfect form, though I use bilateral clearance:) I love impressing passing by cars when I do that, makes me laugh. Next time you can write about peeing on the "fly", and hopefully you can nail a technique for women too!

p.s. I sent you a link to NUUN orders.

Ohhh Donald... I am so glad I've started out my da...

2008-01-18T08:41:00.000-08:00

Ohhh Donald... I am so glad I've started out my day reading this - you're the best! ;) The Double Texan... awesome!

(&& thank you so much for writing this - it's perfect fodder for my case against my husband that I am not unladylike while I run!)

ROFL! Right On! Perhaps if you polled your readers...

2008-01-18T07:54:00.000-08:00

ROFL! Right On! Perhaps if you polled your readers and show your editor, you'll get it printed after all. :)

That's absolutely hilarious! So accurate. And th...

2008-01-17T21:34:00.000-08:00

That's absolutely hilarious! So accurate. And the best thing is you get some much extra pratice during the winter. I think additional chapters are in order for both cycling and swimming (uhh...OW) snot rockets.

The first snot rocket was awkward. Now its so sec...

2008-01-17T18:03:00.000-08:00

The first snot rocket was awkward. Now its so second nature I have to catch myself from blowing one on my walk to work! : )

'Tis true - I knew I was no longer a rookie cycl...

2008-01-17T18:00:00.000-08:00

'Tis true - I knew I was no longer a rookie cyclist when I quit sniffling and started shooting. What a relief! I have snotted up my jacket, though - EW! Snot rocketing while running was a natural extension but the dynamics are a bit different. Nothing a little time and experience can't cure.

This is the same sport that tolerates women squatt...

2008-01-17T16:58:00.000-08:00

This is the same sport that tolerates women squatting behind a transparent bush to relieve themselves and nobody notices.
Whats the big deal?

Great article. Should be required reading for all....

2008-01-17T15:36:00.000-08:00

Great article. Should be required reading for all.

i think you've outdone yourself with this one. i ...

2008-01-17T15:21:00.000-08:00

i think you've outdone yourself with this one. i can't imagine why they'd pull it. :-) really. i'm not joking. it's great.

and i want to proudly proclaim that i can blow a snot rocket with the best of them. just ask that guy who was behind me on my bike last winter - 'cept i didn't know he was behind me. that guy can vouch for me.

we should have a contest!