today
Today was an excellent day and I can say no more about why...but because of this day, I waited too late to go for a run. I went anyway, of course. I'm not always smart, but I'm almost always determined. I decided to go to the Town Lake trail even though it was cold and dark and getting colder and darker.
When I arrived, the parking lot was pretty empty. The smart people ran earlier or just stayed home. I was starting to talk myself into going back home, when I saw a big herd of runners wearing matching warm weather running clothes. I dashed after them. It's good to run near a group at night.
They lost me pretty quickly and I don't remember when I last saw them, or where they went, I just know I didn't pass them. Except for the occasional solo runner and a few bundled up walkers, I was pretty much alone. It was just after 6 p.m., but it felt like 8 or 9.
I know it's not good to run at night, especially when it's cold, especially on a dark trail where you can fall and sprain something. Still, this one time, it was what I needed. Have a little too much on your mind? Get outside when it's just way too cold and windy, and your mind gets nice and clear.
Back at home, I worked on my deadline, made progress.
P.S.
I'm thinking of my homeless friends on this cold night. The shelter fills up fast. Homeless women don't have any options after the Salvation Army beds are taken. If you're interested in working in one of the emergency cold weather shelters or if you have some warm things to donate, contact Front Steps.
When I arrived, the parking lot was pretty empty. The smart people ran earlier or just stayed home. I was starting to talk myself into going back home, when I saw a big herd of runners wearing matching warm weather running clothes. I dashed after them. It's good to run near a group at night.
They lost me pretty quickly and I don't remember when I last saw them, or where they went, I just know I didn't pass them. Except for the occasional solo runner and a few bundled up walkers, I was pretty much alone. It was just after 6 p.m., but it felt like 8 or 9.
I know it's not good to run at night, especially when it's cold, especially on a dark trail where you can fall and sprain something. Still, this one time, it was what I needed. Have a little too much on your mind? Get outside when it's just way too cold and windy, and your mind gets nice and clear.
Back at home, I worked on my deadline, made progress.
P.S.
I'm thinking of my homeless friends on this cold night. The shelter fills up fast. Homeless women don't have any options after the Salvation Army beds are taken. If you're interested in working in one of the emergency cold weather shelters or if you have some warm things to donate, contact Front Steps.
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