The Exhilaration of Running

There is no rhythm or pattern to this. I just wrote.

Tying my sneakers

Stretching my legs

Putting the headphones in my ears

Pressing play on my ipod

Opening the door and taking a deep breath of fresh air.

The question in the back of my mind

Do I really want to do this or

Do I want to relax and be lazy.

I put the thought of laziness out of my mind

I walk to the end of the street

I cross the crosswalk

I decide which direction I should pursue

Running

Breeze blowing my hair

Cars buzzing by

Walking, catching my breath

Leaves swirling around me

Shins and calves burning.

Go a little further and turn around

Running

Putting one foot in front of the other

Heart racing as I make for the home stretch

Pace change to a slow walk

Open the front door

Fall on the floor

Over yet, no.

My heart rate is up

Can't miss the opportunity

Hands behind my head

Crunches

Calves burning

Shins burning

Now abs burning

Feels good, yes.

Thankful for the ways in which we can exercise. And the exhilaration it brings! And the chances to admire God's infinite creation.