Today was one of those runs that only come once in a while but they are so good they keep you coming back for more.
I am going through some things in my life right now that are hard and painful, but as I put my shoes and garmin on and headed out into the driving rain this morning, I couldn't help but feel so much joy in the run. The rain washed away my tears and the wind pushed my back and it was glorious. No matter what is going on with me, I always have running to go to for peace. It is always there and gives me back what I put into it. It's where I can gain confidence to push through hard things, it's where I can rest my worries and feel peace, it's where I can say prayers and hear answers, it's where I can clear my head and find direction.
So no matter what is going to happen to us as runners we are very blessed and lucky that we have this. I assume everyone has something in their life that they are passionate about and gives them this satisfaction but for me it will be running always. I just feel so lucky today to have a healthy body and the knowledge that running is there waiting for me when I need it. Even when we are injured, or too tired, or feeling unconfident, or lacking motivation, we keep running because we know that runs like today will make the "bad" days of running worthwhile.
"The woods are lovely dark and deep, but I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep, and miles to go before I sleep."-Robert Frost | 