It was dark when I headed out on my normal Saturday route. I cut through the dark woods and ran to the Ridgeland Multi-purpose trail along the Natchez Trace Parkway. I stopped at the Overlook and took a few photos of the day’s birth. The inky sky was giving away to the faint pink and orange hues of the breaking dawn. I took a nice photo of the pines.
The good Lord is a fantastic painter.
I ran 11 miles this morning. I turned off the trail and ran along the Reservoir and out onto a jetty. The sun poked its head above the trees on the Rankin County side of the Reservoir. I was amazed at the speed of the sun’s arrival. It moved as fast as the second hand on my watch. People ask me the best part of running. Seeing a sunrise is probably at the top of my list. I stopped and said thanks for the ability to see another one.
I then ran along the boat docks and back to the Ridgeland Trail. When I got to the Overlook parking lot, I ran into some friends from my Paul Lacoste class. One of them was Clark, the guy who taught the core workouts. He thought I looked nice and slim and I thanked him for pushing me like he did. I realized I’ve missed doing the class. I plan on doing it again next winter.
I finished up the run strong. I got back to my neighborhood and looked at my Garmin. My heart rate was still fairly low — it’s amazing what cool temperatures will do for your body. I ran another mile.
Eleven miles. 1,700 calories. I weighed 195 lbs. Now it’s time to get to work. But I’m thankful I started my day with a sunrise and friends.
What a great way to start the day. From something I recently read and it is so true. God speaks to us in 3 ways:
1. Is the beauty of his creation.
2. Is through another person.
3. A still small voice.
You were totally blessed.