So the lyrics may be a little different and in fact I prefer "life" as to "love", it's more appropriate. Labor Day weekend has come and gone and it's memories will be tucked away in my little pee brain for a long time. It was filled with running, friends, beer, and some good 'ol fashioned thrill rides.
I got an early start Saturday morning and was hoping to get a 20 miler in but settled for 17ish. Remember it's quality not quantity. The run itself was good, I was in great company and even got to see a few old TNT friends. Other than dearly needing new shoes and feeling a little beat up from pounding the pavement rather than shuffling along dirt trails it was a nice run, I think I am starting to get the hang of this running stuff.
I think it's only fitting that my summer ended on a roller coaster, literally. And what I find interesting is that either standing or sitting all roller coasters start and stop on a fairly level surface. This is no different than life's experiences nor running. Whether you are toeing up to a start line or preparing for a difficult decision it's really no different than a roller coaster. There will be twists and turns, moments of laughter, moments of fear but in the end if you ride it out you will find yourself on that level surface. To me it all makes sense. Some coasters are longer than others, some may be steeper, some may be faster. Do you sit in the front or back? Do you play it safe and grab a middle seat or do you throw your hands up and let the wind hit you in the face and enjoy the ride?
So as I sit here at my desk I can almost feel my hair blowing in the wind and can barely keep my arms to my side. I can't wait for my races to get here, I'm excited for life's surprises, and am completely convinced that there will always be a level ground.
I got an early start Saturday morning and was hoping to get a 20 miler in but settled for 17ish. Remember it's quality not quantity. The run itself was good, I was in great company and even got to see a few old TNT friends. Other than dearly needing new shoes and feeling a little beat up from pounding the pavement rather than shuffling along dirt trails it was a nice run, I think I am starting to get the hang of this running stuff.
I think it's only fitting that my summer ended on a roller coaster, literally. And what I find interesting is that either standing or sitting all roller coasters start and stop on a fairly level surface. This is no different than life's experiences nor running. Whether you are toeing up to a start line or preparing for a difficult decision it's really no different than a roller coaster. There will be twists and turns, moments of laughter, moments of fear but in the end if you ride it out you will find yourself on that level surface. To me it all makes sense. Some coasters are longer than others, some may be steeper, some may be faster. Do you sit in the front or back? Do you play it safe and grab a middle seat or do you throw your hands up and let the wind hit you in the face and enjoy the ride?
So as I sit here at my desk I can almost feel my hair blowing in the wind and can barely keep my arms to my side. I can't wait for my races to get here, I'm excited for life's surprises, and am completely convinced that there will always be a level ground.
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