A Tale of Two Runs

This week I was outside running for the first time in this year, and man did it feel GREAT! I think part of why I have been down has been my lack of outdoor running. Note to self....run outside more, no matter how cold....er not.

The first one was Monday with Mark. I tried to get him to go six miles, but he was really in a bad mood - grumpy even, and we ended up doing 4 miles. Still not too bad, but I would have preferred 6. Oh well. Tonight was a 2.8 mile run. I just wanted a quick run after work.

The weather was perfect. Temps were in the 40s and it was a nice night. We close to Andersonville, a favorite running area of mine, so off I went. I bobbed and weaved around people, and I think I was even smiling as I ran. Got to be a good sign. I worked up a really good sweat, on the way to the mid point, then I took off during the last part.

I successfully cleared my mind as I ran. I didn't take the iPod. I just hummed a tune I like and that really helped me clear the cobwebs of my mind.

Mark was again not in a good mood, so he stayed home. I actually liked to run on my own. As much as I like running with him, I really like the time on my own as I run.

Maybe I am turning things around?

Charlie