In Training

I just got done running 5 miles. One hour, one minute and 23 seconds.
That's a big deal for me.
I've only done that once before, 4 years ago, on a treadmill at the YMCA.
This time was for real.
Outside in the sun.
Me, the dirt, the blue sky.
Quite possibly, you were there too.

Here's what I learned:
canals = stinky
fabric softner from aparment dryers smells good.
Dirt is softer that concrete.
The wind is your friend on a hot day.
The shade tree is your friend on that last mile home.
My town is sorta short on trees, but big on sky.
There's more cars than people on the road.
People should get out more on nice days.

I talk to people in my head when I run.
Good people. People I admire. People I know are runners and people who aren't.
People who accomplish good things. People who preserver. You know, people like you.

Thanks for running with me today, peeps.
See ya on the trails again soon.