Early Morning Run
22 Mar 2012 Leave a Comment
(©2009 SMC Taylor)
The air is not speaking
I start to run
The sound of the pavement
I pick up speed
The wind begins to hum
I feel hair flow
The trees become alive
I hear the birds
The golfers emerging
I wave a hello
The houses become awake
I hear the chatter
The run almost over
I feel the sweat
The day has now begun
I feel refreshed
My First 5k!
14 Mar 2012 Leave a Comment
I was not very athletic when I was younger, but I ran my first 5k on my 42nd birthday. It was a thrill for me when I crossed that finish line. In fact, for me, it was almost as exciting as giving birth to my two sons. I never really envisioned myself becoming a runner. My motivation came mainly from my mom, after losing her battle with breast cancer. This was a way to channel my grief that made me feel better. Training myself and staying disciplined came fairly easy to me as I had a purpose, plus, More...
