Declan ran at a pace as the treadmill whirred under him. Some heavy Industrial playing on his headphones as his feet thumped in time with the solid beat.
A kid of the 90s with a brother even older, Declan kicked it old-school, Nine Inch Nails filling his skull like Pinhead to keep the rest out.
The beep went off like an air-siren, marking the end of the set time. Going into a cool down, the cassette reached its end, slowing his pace the only sound in his home gym.
Switching out NIN for The Divine Comedy, “Tonight We Fly" came through to lift his mood as he went down the spiral stairs to a high-protein breakfast.
“My compliments to Connie," Declan said, tucking into his steak and eggs.
“I will send along your compliments," Jones said.
Declan needed a break after making a tough de
