I suddenly got busy with all kinds of things this summer as we all do, and nearly forgot to stop and smell the roses while I was out for a run. Luckily a friend recently reminded me to do so. Thank you dear friend. People come into and out of your life at different times for different reasons. I whole-heartedly believe that everything in life happens for a reason. Every encounter, everyone you meet, everything has a purpose. It’s only when we look back that we are reminded of how to move forward.

The answer is yes; yes, of course I’m still running. I run 4 days, give or take 30 miles a week, but that…to a marathoner…is not real training. Ok. I’m still running, I’m just not training. To a non-runner, that is still a lot of running. To a non-runner, 3 or 5 or 10 miles is a really long run. 26.2 is certainly a marathon. Respect the distance. I mean, it’s not 50 or 100, but we’re talking about marathons here, not ultras. On a side note: Dear foam roller inventor man, thank you, thank you ten times over.  So, in the long run, or on your next long run, just open your eyes, your heart, and your mind. Feel the rush; feel the glory. Be thankful for your health and your family. In the long run, that’s all that really matters anyway.