why running buddies rule

Last Sunday, in the middle of our muddy, misty trail run, I said: "Let's pretend we're unicorns."

And my friend responded: "OK, but don't tell Voldemort because he drinks unicorn blood."

And another friend said: "We have to make sure we say the name 'Voldemort' because we need to show we're not afraid."

And suddenly a chorus of "Voldemort! Voldemort! Voldemort!"

Perhaps I've found my new running mantra.