Insanity and Rain

October! How can it have been so long. I have been running, but not as much as I would like. I did do a half marathon in September, just for fun. I hadn't run long for quite some time. I was a little disappointed because I walked some of the last 3/4 mile. How do you run that far and give up in the end? It was all mental. There was a hill at mile 10-11 that I didn't know about, and when I saw it, I was finished. Before that, I felt amazing. I have been coaching a jr. high cross country team this fall, and always tell them to let their minds win over their bodies. I just wish I would do the same. I guess it is true what they say...Running is a mental sport...we are all crazy. I guess I would rather be crazy than go crazy. I tell you, running keeps insanity at bay.

Today I would like to celebrate rain. I love the rain. That may be because I live in the desert and don't see it much, but nonetheless, I love it. I love the way it smells, the way it feels, and the way I feel when it is around. It may have something to do with its life giving qualities. Have you ever noticed how clean it smells after rain, or just how green things look after a good rain. The lighting is breathtaking after a nice rain. I can't wait to run in the rain today!