Every time you go to a race they are quick to pull out the Sharpies and mark your body with your bib number.  I was always uncomfortable with this since I don’t know what kind of toxins are in those markers. And funny thing is, even though it is a “permanent” marker, my number is usually gone by the time I get to the finish line.  The sweat, mud, water and such seems to work as a magic eraser. [Read more…]