It was a beautiful day to run yesterday. 50k on the bike paths and trails of my hometown, a great group of people to run along side of, and some solo running where I had to dig ery much within to run with the grace and attitude I wished for. In all regards (the ups and downs) it was a perfect day. This becomes (for me) the essence of what running with spirit is all about - it's the art of allowing, of acceptence, and at the same time the deep realization that what is allowed does not rule our inner world. Everything changes and the high of a perfect stride will fall to a stumble of pain both mental and physical - and this too won't last for long.
I believe that this knowledge - when realized fully and applied - will no more to help me a runner (and person) then years of training alone ever will.
Time will tell.
Eric
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