Neglected for so long...

I realize I've neglected this blog for so long.

I decided to update its design and start re-posting after I received today a very nice letter from D. who says she was partly inspired to start walking at age 47 by an article I wrote (I think she is referring to the story of how I was ashamed into running many years ago by a 84 year old guy -- you get that when you subscribe to my free Running Ezine).

I was 49 years old when I started running... I remember how disgusted I was staring at my drooping belly in the mirror. I decided I had to do something about it.

Well, I'm 60, still have a small belly, and I'm still running.

Yesterday evening I put in 4K after work, after a whole summer of not running.

Felt very good again...

the sounds of the crickets, the coolness of Fall in the air...

my neighbors getting ready for supper...

charcoal and barbecue smell from a distance...

That sense of trusting my body, knowing that, yes, I won't be flying exactly but I'll be making one hill after another, my lungs knees and elbows pumping in unison, with tolerance and patience.

It's a good thing to be out there jogging/running. It's good to be grateful and alive.