It was a beautiful/cold fall morning. I just HAD to get out and run. Mark asked how many miles I was going. I replied, "until I get out all of my energy." It felt so liberating not running with a watch or even a plan. I just let my legs take me without thinking while I listened to the ipod. After 4 or five miles, I was about to make a turn to go home, but then decided to keep going. I ran to Julie's grave. I stretched a little against her headstone thinking about all the people in the cemetery and the fact that they completed their mission in life. I thought about the run for cancer we did in Julie's honor. I thought about all the other runs with a cause. Then the thought came to me. Why not have a "Run for Happiness." If people focused on being happy then at the very least it will help them weather the storms of whatever they are facing. I believe focusing on happiness can even heal physical illnesses or ailments. I daydreamed about planning this race, what the shirts & metals would look like, music at the start and end, special guests, freebies and all. I thought that maybe I could plan a course at the farm. It is fun to dream... I kept running. It has been exactly a year since I ran the St. George marathon. I reflected on ALL that has happened in this last year. Too much to list here right now. I also thought of Suz and the fact that she was running the marathon right then. I kind of felt like I was running next to her and cheering her on through the cosmos of space. I stopped by Karen's house. I needed to call her back, but decided to run there instead. She didn't answer the door. She admitted that she didn't want to answer the door to an unexpected person in black running tights and a hat. I probably wouldn't have either. Luckily, she realized it was me and we had a fun time catching up. I'm not exactly sure how far I went- guessing 7 to 9 miles. I felt like I could have run for another hour at least. Karen drove me home though. I'm glad I got to spend time with her and the kids at the play ground. One more great thing...Karen said I could have her treadmill! It was nice just plain running today with no agenda. | 