Running Against the Wind

Running against the wind~

Reminds me of "running" through life. With the wind blowing against me every muscle hurts, my eyes burn and my skin chafes. Hills are a challenge by themselves but with the wind pushing against my body, hills turn into mountains. They seem larger than before and I struggle with thoughts of turning around and taking the easy way back to the bottom of the hill. This is when I have to remove the pain from my thoughts and replace it with thoughts of the goal I am trying to achieve. What is better for me: a challenge or easy sailing? Hmmmm....I know the easy answer, but what makes me stronger?

With the wind at my back I run faster, feel like I have wings and hills pose no challenge at all. This is when running is easy. I guess we all need a little wind behind us pushing us along from time to time, right?

That being said, it doesn't seem like a "run" if it's too easy...makes me laugh~too easy and running should not be in the same sentence. :0)

In closing~ it's obvious that I choose the challenge~ Running Against the Wind

After the Dallas Rock N Roll 1/2 Marathon

This was a great day~ 1/2 marathon in Dallas TX. Running through my city was interesting and gave me a feeling of belonging. Crossing the finish line is always sweet~ a great feeling of accomplishment. Mind over body for 13.1 miles, with each mile devoted to a time in my life that I needed to think about. As I ran I thought about good times, remembered the not so good times and was able to cross the finish line with a different outlook than I started the race with.

Exhausted but at peace~ running gives me peace.