kalie dee skop

despite a fever and aches and sore legs and waking up late, i managed to get out the door this morning - this new goal of freeing Skip G from the tyranny of the pudge is powerful medicine

it was a beautiful day for a run, to my mind anyway, although im not so sure everyone would agree - snow and freezing rain - but not too cold or too windy - everything was covered in white today and the snow makes for a nice cushioned surface

the french lane especially was beautiful, stretching away from me, straight hedgerows lining a path of pure white - one set of small dog tracks zig and zagged down the lane and i tried to follow his lead dancing and jumping side to side

i was too tired to keep that up for long and i was very conscious of how much work lies in front of me, how far i had let my fitness slide, how out of shape i am. weak and lacking the strength and confidence that naturally follows the strength, i did nonetheless feel my aches and stiffness fall away as i ran.

the snowflakes were literally sizzling as they fell on my head - it really felt great to be out there - i ralized no matter how cranky i am - and this fever had made me especially cranky - i am content when i am running - when i am outdoors exerting myself and seeing and travelling - not ecstatic, not necssarily laughing or orgasming - but really at peace.

it feels good. running is not a crime LOL

had i been listening really listening to my body i would have skipped this run - i m glad i told my whiny wimpy pudgey body to shut up and get going - yeehaw