In last week’s episode, I talked about running didn’t having the same joy it had before. No sooner had I finished recording that episode, that I went out and ran one of my most fun runs of 2024. It wasn’t a long run, just short of four miles. But it was so pleasurable!
I took my time and did intervals; I’m now working on one minute running, two minutes walking. I went too slow on each, but speed wasn’t the reason for doing it. Just being there and being happy for it was. I was so in the moment I didn’t even take any pictures!
I realize that not every run is going to be a pleasure. I know more often than not, I’ll have to slog them out. But I know now, that a small flame is burning deep within and that means everything to me.