running update

Yes, I'm still running. Three days a week; I haven't missed a day yet since the beginning of August. I am up to three miles at a time, a plodding 47 minutes. But hey, I run up some wicked hills (F street, for those in the know).

I read somewhere that people shouldn't worry about how they look when they are running, because to non-runners they are invisible and other runners see them and get jealous that they aren't running too. I didn't start really noticing runners until I decided to start running myself. I decided nearly a year before I actually did it, so I had some time. And the jealousy part is definitely true for me.

I also have this weird feeling of ownership over my route. Since I run in my neighborhood, I also drive those roads later in the day. I often think, "Yeah, I was just here a few hours ago, when the sun was coming up and there was a light mist. It felt good then, and it feels good now to think about it. I am a runner."

Only its more like I am a rock star!