From point A to point Be.

 

 

Running with indirection has an amazing benefit.

When you stop making decisions,

The goals in your life take on more clarity.

Lately, as my training has increased

  as I prepare for this weekends half-marathon 

and next months marathon 

and June's Half-Ironman, 

My runs have changed from distance based to more time based runs. 

This has opened up the possibilities for me to run amok!

I just head out the door and let the force lead me.

 

 

I've mentioned several times how running has a dual purpose for me,

one is that it helps keep me in shape physically, 

the other is that it's serves as a form of meditation 

that keeps my mind and spirit in shape.

 

 

 

Running is the best way for me to get from point A to point Be.

Especially when I am able to meander aimlessly, and I do mean aimlessly!

 

Without needing to necessarily think about where I'm going, I can instead focus on 

My Breathing.

Inhale 4 counts, exhale 4 counts.

I corral my wandering mind.

I choose a mantra or an affirmation that I repeat in time with my steps.

"Feeling stronger, getting faster." 

My Senses.

Vision is first, 

I am grateful that I can see the plane overhead, the curve of the street, the color of that pebble.

Then I notice the sounds around me, 

traffic, kids playing, music, birds, the wind.

Then I feel the touch of the sun on my skin,

the smell of the moist ground.

This helps keep me in the present and I can savor The Now.

 

Lace up those shoelaces

Get out and be

a contented wanderer, 

it can renew your soul!

Cody