The More I Run, the More Joy I Find

For the better part of a couple years, I had lost some of my joy of running. I still liked running, but I wasn't loving it. There are a number of reasons I believe it happened. Some of it was the negative world I was in while I was in Chicago. I found towards the last year I just wasn't happy with my life. Running which was so important in making me happy, was being swirled into that unhappiness.

Recovering my joy has been a process. Much like running, it has been a step by step endeavor. I have found joy in the people I work with. I have found joy in the people I train each week. I have found joy in finding new and wonderful places to run. I have found joy the more I run.

I love lacing up my shoes and knowing I'm about to head out and see something cool. This morning, for instance, I got a chuckle out of seeing a squirrel on the side of the trail, just watching me. It didn't even run away as I approached it. So....being the good neighbor I said, "Morning."

I'm reading more about running. Books, magazines, anything running themed, I am back to reading, and loving it. I am seeking videos on You Tube which involve running. I'm also up for a good running themed movie.

Now I eagerly look forward to races. Next up? Rainbow 5K, Indiana's first LGBT Pride Race. Woo hoo!!!

Welcome back joy of running....I missed you.

Charlie

P.S. I am even enjoying writing about running again.