I just ran this morning.
For the first time in several months.
Outside.
I put my beanie and gloves on and just took off.
I don't know how far or how fast I went.
I left all my worries and stresses at home.
I didn't care if my foot would hurt when I was finished.
I just wanted to know what it felt like to run again.
So I ran.
The fresh, cold air on my face,
Every muscle in my body warming up,
The panting of my breath with every step,
The friendly wave to fellow runners and cars passing by,
Motivating music blarring in my ears,
The smell of car exhaust.
eh-hem...
Okay, maybe not that one.
Awwwwwe...
It was all so familiar.
And perfect!
I fell in love all over again!
I even ran a few times with my eyes closed and my face toward the warm sun.
Mmmmmm...That was nice!
A run very much needed for my soul.
6 comments:
FRIEND! oh how i have missed you. the way you write is so inspiring to me. its like you paint a picture...but one that i can just feel and experience by just closing my eyes. lets run together soon? and catch up?
Me too!! I would love to run with you and Julia, if I'm not too slow :) I have been running a tiny bit outside myself in this cold and it is a little refreshing to not worry about speed or distance. To just go and enjoy the peacefulness of it all.
I hope your foot is alright. Pain is no fun!
Have missed your blog posts, Nikki. So glad you enjoyed your run. I love to feel that sunshine on my face too.
So happy for you.
So great the way that just moving your body brings you so much back to life.
Oh those runs are the best!
Love this...it captures the magic of the run.
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