I miss…..

….getting up at 4:45 a.m. and pulling on my clothes.

….stepping out into the early morning darkness.

….feeling the cool air on my skin.

….the first good stretch of the morning.

….walking to my starting point.

…..the first five minutes when I’m sure I’m not going to make my goal.

….the next 25 minutes when I get into my zone.

….the sound of my footsteps.

….feeling the sweat on my body.

….concentrating on my breathing.

….feeling as if my muscles can’t go on.

….realizing they can.

….the endorphins kicking in.

….the finish line.

….the big smile on my face when I check my watch.

I miss running.

Foot be damned….I’m out there in the next couple of days!