As a young person growing up in Washington, D. C. , summers were hot, humid and relentless. My … - Henry Rollins

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You can't be a 20-mile a day eater if you're just a 5-mile a day runner.

Henry Rollins

As a young person growing up in Washington, D. C. , summers were hot, humid and relentless. My friends and I grew more restless and adventurous with every passing year.

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