I'm solitairy by nature and most of my activities reflect this quite clearly - meditating, writing, kettlbell training and long distace running are all things that are often done solo and just as often require a reflective attitude and personality. And yet running is a funny twist to this - we run long miles in the company of our minds and sometimes even become monk like in our early morning training and routines. But still we are drwan towards others - races, group runs or a few friends to pass the miles with in laughter and conversation. These runs are just, if not more so, important to me as my solo quest for distance. Running with my friends or racing with others (not against but with)draws me towards a recognition that there is no such thing as alone - only lonliness in the lack of this awareness.
So thank you to those who gather at races.
And thank you to my friends who match
my stride.
You are why I run.
Peace,
Eric
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