good

some run are just blissful. for one reason or another. i have spent too many evening runs the past few months on a treadmill. pounding mile after mile. and convincing myself to just keep going. most of the time i just did it. but sometimes i must admit i decided to put in additional miles on the weekend runs outdoors (even if it was 3 degrees). or just skip it. but finally (hopefully) winter is melting into spring. it has been over 35 degrees for the past few days. today was almost 40. a veritable heatwave. something that needed to be taken advantage of before the annual mid-march snow storms... and since mere was able to break away from work at a reasonable time - i actually had a chance to run outside after work. i was giddy with excitement. and then a friend asked if i was planning to run today. and suddenly the plan was even better. as someone who often runs alone i have come to appreciate the solace. but i also enjoy running with someone else as well. its nice to chat occasionally. and to hear the foot steps of a friend beside you.

so today we ran. around lake n.okomis. instead of a snow pack of the trails there were puddles. and some icy patches. i was tempted to wear shorts. but dissuaded myself at the last minute. but no gloves. and just a pullover. and victoria and i just ran. for the first lap around the lake it was the two of us. talking a bit and just enjoying the weather. and the day. and the run. and then i opted for a second lap as the sun was setting. pushed my pace a bit. everything just fell into place. and i enjoyed being able to run. and breathe deeply. and appreciate what is.