Monday, August 27, 2007

Scooter rider has one giant calf


Scootering over twelve miles to and from work will get one in shape. Using the same leg on the trek, however, will get one misshapen. Harold Byner, of the Manayunk section of Philadelphia, was only interested in getting to work as quickly as possible, never thinking of the consequences.

"Being right-footed that's what I used...everyday," said Byner.

The calf of Byner's right leg grew to over twenty-five inches in circumference over the course of thirteen months, the time spent at his current job. Byner admitted that he was unaware of the disparity in calf sizes because,"I never really look at my calves."

But others do, as it took an intervention of friends, family and a few coworkers for him to realize the hideous leg.

"It was an emotional gathering, things were said, hugs given out and lots of calves were compared." The meeting lasted over nine hours, three hours more than anticipated.

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