Well, I got to cash in on another warm day - 47 degrees. Even though it was still windy, the sun was so bright and warm! This run felt great! I was absolutely distracted the entire time - thinking about something I read on the discussion forum - so I hardly even noticed the running. I was actually really upset by some comments on the discussion forum, but by the time I was done with my run I think I had worked through what people said, what they meant, how it applied to me, and how I feel about myself as a runner. I know ... a lot to think about while running. ;o) I think I finally decided that running, like any ability - natural or acquired - can be applied to the Savior's parable of the talents. There are many who have been given more running "talents/coins" than me; but I'm making good on the 1 talent/coin that I was given and that is what matters to the Lord and what should matter to me. Last August, I started at absolute ground zero, so I can only go up from there, right? Enjoy the run! | 