It’s been a while since I’ve run at my favorite open space. Although I’ve found new ground, I always welcome a trip back to trials from my running past.
As with many things, time away can change your perspective. You may experience the same-old-same-old in a whole new light, which may be good or bad.
This was how today’s run was for me. So much was the same, yet so much was new. There were new fences, lots of new growth, and even the birth of new animals at the farm. But there were still eight switch backs on one of my two favorites trails.
The familiar twinge in my knee reminded me to be cautious. I obeyed. Meanwhile, my heart joyfully said “go for it.”
Following the switch backs, I ran back and forth, back and forth, back and forth. After a short while, my breathing eased and the run became more like a meditation. I exited the last switch back completely filled up and renewed with energy.
I sure do love trail running. Don’t you?
I sure would love it if my knee would go back to merely twinging instead of this infernal pain.
Soon… soon….
trails around here all almost always in the woods. I do enjoy it though, even if there isn’t much to see….
i know that trail, and love it too.
*Sigh* Trails, such a wonderful place to get lost in the beauty. I love love love trail running. We sadly don’t have trails very close to our house (even though we live next to a mountain range – long story, but it’s mostly due to private landowners blocking access), but we’ve decided when we find our “dream” place to settle, it MUST have easily accessible trails. Enjoy those runs! :)