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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
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Casey Tumbers

'Routine run': A short story by Casey Tumbers

FICTION FINALIST: The author took inspiration from this Max Mason-Hubers photo.

My morning runs always consisted of an eight-kilometre stretch of beach. It was a little overcast this morning, making the sand a tiny bit damp, just enough to make the taking of steps require that bit more effort.

I always kept to the same route, as it was familiar, and I was able to place how long I had been running based on my location on the beach.

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