12/22/10

After the rain….The sun comes out. It always comes to dry away the tears of the storm. It’s funny how we don’t appreciate the sun until the rains pour.

I am forty-nine days away from the launch of my run. I have had to take my training into a gym because of the storm. It is sufficient for keeping my body tuned but it’s just not the same as running free like a stallion. Nothing can duplicate the feeling of being at one with the road: at one with the universe. It’s like the universe knows what you need and it conspires to give it to you. That is the theme of one of my favorite fables “The Alchemist” by Paul Cohelo. It is such a beautiful story. It is a favorite of anyone who has ever read it. I too follow the voices in the wind. I call it the whispers of destiny.

It’s ...

12/18/10

Busywork makes me more tired than exercise. I think it’s because the blood isn’t circulating through the body. They say things in motion stay in motion and things at rest stay at rest. What makes humans so special is that thing called the will. Our ideas create actions which lead to motion. Therefore positive ideas and thoughts lead to positive actions. Conversely negative thoughts and ideas lead to negative actions. But rest assured, the universe has its own police in this thing called karma. It’s like a cosmic Santa Clause. It knows if you’ve been naughty or nice.

My friends and I have been doing everything in our power just to get to the starting line. I keep pushing forward on blind faith...

12/15/10

There are times when we feel conflicted. Pressure coming from different angles can cause muddled thoughts. These are the moments I choose to run. It’s therapeutic for me on many levels. Firstly, it’s important for me to have a clear head. Through the rhythmic motion I’m always able to remind myself that negativity is counterproductive. This is especially true when I try to control things beyond myself. When I focus on what I am able to do, everything else falls into place. Secondly, the endorphins my body release cause a feeling of euphoria. I guess it’s commonly known as runners high. I believe the sweating body rids itself of poisons and toxins. I usually feel a lightness in my being when I am finished. Finally, I am able to relax when I am finished...