What a down-and-out kind of day.  I hate those.  I didn’t see it coming this morning when I woke up, but it just progressively got worse and worse.  Now I’m trying to piece it all together and pull myself back into place.  The only thing that seems like a reasonable option is to go for a run…and then eat ice cream.

My running inspiration is this quote: “My only ambition is to continue running-forever.  Too many people are so intense with their running that they burn out and never run again.  I want running to always brings me pleasure.”  (Kay Ryan)

Tonight, I want running to bring me pleasure.  When I run, I know where I’m going, how much feet are arching, how my breath fills my lungs, how my arms are swinging, and how my legs are moving.  I know what to expect; I know what’s coming.  There are no surprises with running.  It has become my comfort in a way; my escape.

I just want to run.