The marathon you have been training for has finally arrived. It is race day. You have arrived at the park where the starting line is.
[[Will you use the bathroom before the race starts]]
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[[Will you pass the other runners to get to the front of the starting line]]You used the bathroom after having to wait in line for a long time. Now you are stuck behind the other runners at the starting line.
[[Will you try to get to the front of the other runners]]
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[[Will you start doing your dynamic stretches to get warmed up->Will you do dynamic stretches to get warmed up for the race]]You're at the front of the starting line
[[Will you do dynamic stretches to get warmed up for the race]]
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[[Will you listen to music to get pumped up]]You are now warmed up and ready to go.
[[The race has started]]You're pumped and excited to race but your muscles are stiff because you did not stretch. [[Get into position, the race will be starting soon.]]You were unable to move up in the crowd of runners and have to remain where you are.
[[Will you do dynamic stretches to get warmed up for the race]]
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[[Will you listen to music to get pumped up]]The race has begun, the other runners have started running.
[[Will you jog the start]]
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[[Will you sprint the start]]You begin to sprint at the start of the race. You're happy because you are on pace and think you are going to [[PR.->First Station]] You begin to sprint at the start of the race. You're happy because you are on pace and think you are going to [[PR.->First Station]] The race has begun. The other runners have started running.
[[You sprint the start of the race to try and get in the lead]]You sprinted off the starting line and passed two runners, but unfortunately, you got distracted and tripped over a loosely tied shoelace. ''BOOM'' You tripped, fell, and scratched your knee. You have lost a lot of dignity points. Bummer, one of the runners you've passed was cute.
The cute runner offered you a hand up.
[[Do you accept]]
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[[Do you brush it off because you are embarassed]]You have accepted their help and bonded throughout the race. You have fallen in love with each other and are now engaged to be married. There has never been a happier loser.
[[Start Again->Marathon]]You brush off the offer of help. You're embarrassed and pick up the pace to the first aid table. You arrive at the table out of breath and thirsty. You slam down two glasses of water and start walking away from the [[aid station. ->you slam down]]You did not use the bathroom before the race started, and now you have slammed down two glasses of water. Now you have to use the bathroom and cannot wait much longer.
[[Will you try to keep running and ignore it]]
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[[Will you find a bush to go to the bathroom behind->Penalty]]You do not see a bush you can hide behind to pee, so [[you keep running in hopes you will find a port-a-potty soon->Penalty]] somewhere soon.You are now at your limit. You can no longer wait any longer. You have found a bush to try and hide behind while you pee. You were seen by a race official and have been kicked out of the race for lewd behavior. ''Dang'' expensive ticket!
[[Start Again->Marathon]]You have arrived at the first aid station. There are many people gathered around the snack table.
[[Do you try and get around the crowd of people to grab a snack]]
[[Do you eat the snack your spouse made for you]]
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[[Do you keep running and get a snack at the next aid station]]You are impressed that your spouse made you [[a tasty snack->Stomach]] despite the epic fight you had last night and are making great time on your race.You are impressed that your spouse made you [[a tasty snack->Stomach]] despite the epic fight you had last night and are making great time on your race.Suddenly your stomach is cramping up! You're shocked because you never get an upset stomach when you run. You wonder if you are going to be able to make it to the end of the race. When all of a sudden ''GRRRRRR''! Your stomach makes a loud sound. You are desperately looking for a port-a-potty.
As you're looking, a first aid course sweeper comes along.
[[Do you ride with the sweeper->Private Poop]]
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[[Do you hobble to the port-a-potty on your own->Public Poop]]You have made it to the port-a-potty with the help of the sweeper, and [[you are violently ill.->Phone call]]You're unable to make it to a port-a-potty, and [[you are violently ill in the middle of the race.->Phone call]]You call your spouse to ask if they can come to pick you up from the race and while you are on the phone with them you apologies for your part in the argument the two of you had the previous night. Your spouse thanks you for your apology and apologies as well for sabotaging your snack.
The two of you have agreed to go to couples counseling and have numerous appointments set up.
[[Start Again->Marathon]]As you are running along, you spot a shortcut.
[[Do you take the short cut]]
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[[Do you keep running on the race trail.]]To not waste time, you decide to reach into your pocket and eat the snack your spouse made for you. You grab a glass of water and slam it down and eat your snack as you jog away.
[[Will you jog]] Or [[Will you sprint]] to the next aid stationAs you're running along, you spot a shortcut.
[[Do you take the short cut]]
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[[Do you keep running on the race trail.]]You took the short cut but as you keep running along. ''Slapt'' next thing you know, you are face down in the mud and have twisted your ankle on the rocky and uneven path. Bummer, you've got to crawl back to the main trail because now one will find you since you are not where you are supposed to be.
[[Start Again->Marathon]]As you are making your way through the next mile, you recognize the runner in front of you. ''OMG''It is your old track team nemesis.
[[Do you call out to your arch rival]]
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[[Do you run on by]]You call out to your arch-rival. You're recognized! The race is on, and both of you pick up the pace. You are both running fast. Competing to see who will make it to the [[next aid station first.->second aid station]]You hated your former teammate! You are annoyed to have seen them again and are more motivated than ever to PR. But as you pick up the pace and pass your nemesis, you are recognized. You lock eyes and sprint off in a race to see who will reach the [[next aid station first.->second aid station]]You have just barely managed to reach the next aid station first.
[[Do you grab a quick snack or do you keep going]]
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[[Do you skip the aid station and keep going]]You keep running dead out even though you are now exhausted. ''Woohoo'', You have crossed the finish line. You're ecstatic because not only have you PR'd, but you have left your rival in the dust. You just receieved and kissed your finisher's medal. Great day to race!
[[Start Again->Marathon]]You keep running dead out even though you are now exhausted. ''Woohoo'', You have crossed the finish line. You're ecstatic because not only have you PR'd, but you have left your rival in the dust. You just received and kissed your finisher's medal. Great day to race!
[[Start Again->Marathon]]