other things i have recently seen while running

West Virginia:

• A really big dang snappin' turtle, coated in two inches of mud. Action taken (me): poked lightly with stick. Reaction (turtle): exasperated glance.
• Smaller, cute box turtle. Action: moved to side of trail. Reaction: retreat further into shell.
• Skeleton w/ some flesh, of uncertain origin. Possum? Muskrat? Cat? Action taken: increase pace. Reaction: impossible
  

Atlanta:

• Large, large snake. Action: increase pace, wonder whether to alert other trail patrons. Reaction: slither