I forgot to blog my run yesterday: 15 minutes of running barefoot on grass, 15 minutes of jumping rope, 15 minutes of the elliptical, 15 minutes of stairs and 25 minutes of weights. This was at 7am. I logged in another 3.5 mile run in 26 something minutes at noon again. I was also out of running clothes and socks for my pm miles so this is what I did - ran without socks (and did not get a blister!!) and wore a t-shirt 2 sizes too big, cut out the sleeves and tied it at the back. With the bandana I wear during these summer months, it looks very fashionable :-)

Its so beautiful this morning. Its been raining for the past 24 hours and I had forgotten what "normal" temperature feels like. I think it was in the mid 20's when I ran today. I did 75 minutes of an unknown distance. Its been excellent to run
without my usual gear, my usual route, no watch, no prescribed length or distance.

This is why I love it - running takes commitment and it isnt afraid to ask. The road is always there for you; doesnt keep score and it *always* accepts you back. Running is raw and it truly is joyful when you do it for its own sake - and expect nothing in return. Unconditional. Thats what it is.