Ok, fine. I was out running and got nailed in the head by momma hawk and her talons. News at 11:00!

You and birds. They must see the shiny head or something!

It was suggested that she may have mistaken my head for a rather impressive egg and wanted to add it to her collection!

I know that birds in my neighborhood have been known to attack their reflections in car mirrors or windows.....

I've had encounters with bats, dogs, skunks, possum, deer, and bear - thankfully none was able to latch on and do that kind of damage....

I suggest the old boxer's trick of greasing your head with vaseline (or sunscreen) to the point that the bird just slides off when it strikes.

Or wear a Viking helmet with two horns. Protect your noggin and look impeccably stylish!

I'm thinking of having an attacking eagle tattooed on my head....

Maybe it's time for a bandanna or something. Those pictures looked painful!!!

bandanna isn't gonna help. I think it's time for a helmet....

::pictures BB1 running with shorts, no shirt, and a glittery blue bike helmet (for aerodynamic purposes, of course)::

two words: conceal carry

except for maybe the bear, unless you're carrying a .45

Taurus Judge - with alternating rounds of .410 Defender and 45LC Hornady Zombie Max ammo. Works first time, everytime.
Some folks prefer the S&W Govenor, but I'll stick with my Judge.

After the EPIC weekend, everything I had was glittery!!!

Shooting a charging bear presents a problem no mater what caliber gun you use. Unless you hit it in the brain or the heart, he is going to be extremely angry and will live long enough to either kill you or make you wish that he had..

You need to stop running in zoos clearly.

I'm wondering how I should handle running while on the honeymoon. I certainly can't just take 2 weeks off, but I'm not sure how good of an idea it is to run in Yellowstone and such. I don't want to have to fight a bear!

Ask the park rangers!

And I'd like to know where the guns are concealed in people's running outfits.

pansy, fight it with your hands

sheesh, do I have to be the only voice of reason around here?

They'll probably say not to, so they can spare themselves of liability if I get mauled!

You wear a running belt with two bottle holders, but modify one of them to holster your "piece"!

I've never had a problem with the bears there (or anywhere for that matter). I've seen more people have problems with the buffalo than bear. And all of them have been due to terminal stupid on the humans part. Strangley, not all the wild animals want to be petted or have their picture taken with soomeone.

http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/explainer/2011/08/gun_running.html

BOL disclaimer: Although a politician is named he states how to carry while on a jog and do not take this as an endorsement or slam of Mr. Perry.

It's also a question of if I have enough room to pack running stuff. Sounds like it wouldn't be a big deal, but it's a 12 day road trip that requires linens and kitchen supplies etc. for most of the cabins, and she's packing like we're moving there...so my poor car is going to be stuffed as it is! I'll have to make it work at least a few times while I'm there though, otherwise I'll probably go crazy.

she's packing like we're moving there...so my poor car

Get used to it.

The PT1 looks doable, but the Thunderwear is not for people that drink or have an unsteady hand!

many of us in Tejas wear the thunderwear...

you were in the album from ZZ Top? Were you the old guy with the Duck Dynasty beard?

I wish I was the Duck Commander!