When I Run

 
Long run

Long run

Our closeness is this:
anywhere you put your foot,
feel me in the firmness under you.
— Rumi

This morning I ran outside, versus the treadmill. It was so nice to feel the sun. And the running effort, while harder, felt more responsive to how I actually felt. The treadmill always feels somewhat fake. Like I am not really running or even a real runner. Of course, I was slow and had to walk a bit, but it still felt good. Even through the pain and the sweat, I couldn't help but smile. There is just something special about having your sole (soul) touch the earth. And that’s what running is all about, right?

 
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