Thursday, June 04, 2009

National Running Day

Yesterday was National Running Day, and to celebrate - I ran. I had thought I would do the 6 mile run, but instead I did my 5 mile tempo run. It was a pretty good run.

While running I thought of some of my favortie running moments. In the end I came to a good conclusion. No matter how many medals I earn, or PR's I run, or races I enter, the fact is my favorite moment is when I put on the shoes and go for a run. 

Yes, I treasure my moments where I am crossing a finish line. I love the anticipation of the start of a race. I enjoy the challenge of figuring out my pace. More importantly though, I love the fact that a few times a week, I can head outside, run, and enjoy the world around me. I can get away from the world for a time and just be on my own. I can think, or not think. I can meditate. I can just be. That to me is perhaps the greatest running moment.

Charlie

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