If you haven't seen the Running Man on North Lamar and Rundberg Lane, you are missing out. Every day Broderick runs up and down the streets, exercising, shouting, rocking out to his music, and being super pumped about life. When I first drove to the YMCA to supervise an ESL class, I saw him and asked myself, "Is he crazy?" However, after watching him longer, a smile crept across my face and I found myself shouting in my car along with him. I have come to look forward to seeing the Running Man whenever I head to the YMCA just because of the positive effect he has on my life.
One day in my morning ESL class, I asked my students to write out how to give someone directions to their homes. A student mentioned that she caught the bus on North Lamar and I asked her if she had ever seen the Running Man. She suddenly became so excited and told me all about how this man made her and her sister happy because he was always happy and always energetic. She said that he brought a smile to her face and she enjoyed watching him when she waited for the bus. I did more research on the Running Man and found this video.
I have only lived in North Austin since August, but it's apparent that the Running Man has made a huge impact on the community and has already made a huge impact on my life. Just like one man said in the video, if I am in a foul mood, one look at the Running Man makes everything seem better. I hope to one day stop by and just say "thank you" to Broderick for bringing a smile to my face. If you ever need a pick me up, North Lamar and Rundberg is where you will find it.
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