A friend snapped this shot during a break on a run in the mountains. It is so much easier to run when the conditions are demanding. The strain of working through a tough climb or a nasty rain storm can be a great distraction during a run. By the time you have overcome the obstacle for the day, it is often a downhill journey home.
Wherever you are, varying your running route, even just a little bit, can add enough interest to make an ordinary run, something special. I often keep a pair of shorts and shoes in the car and have Ms. Kerrane drop me off wherever she might be going. If she needs to return a blouse at the mall, I get a ride with her and run home from the mall. Variety is essential in a sport that pretty much consists of left-right, left-right.
Tomorrow try running somewhere you have never run before. And, if you find yourself in a beautiful spot, there is no rule against taking a break, enjoying the view, and sniffing the flowers before continuing on.
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