I remember when running was easy and fun. Okay, maybe not so easy at mile 17+ but the shorter runs were a breeze. At least that’s how I remember it now.
To think that it’s been 7 years since I quit running boggles my mind. When I lace up my shoes, and pull my hair back into a ponytail, it feels natural — like I never gave it up. But once I begin the run, I feel the difference. It’s not free and easy; it’s downright HARD.
When come around the corner to see the deer feeding in the open field, or watch the cotton-tailed rabbits hopping into the nearby bush, I sometimes stop and take it in. Sure, it’s an excuse to stop. But it’s also reason to smile.
It’s cool knowing that I would not see these things if I wasn’t running past at that moment. And when I resume my run, I’m feeling just a little better — although it is still not at all comfortable.
That is good! We are in the next life chapter with life experiences that has calmed us down (or worn us down…) and we can now truly appreciate the little, simple things….and when the not so important don’t rock our world but we accept and keep moving. Love you and thank you for sharing and reflecting! You are living and doing and that is GREAT!