The comfort zone...

It's been a long time since I pounded the pavement around Capitol Hill...roughly two months at any rate.  It was a good day for this particular run.  The weather was calm, beautiful, perfect for reflection and contemplation.  That is what today was about.

As I ran through the streets around Stanton Park and Lincoln Park I noticed the silence.  The normally bustling streets, full of cars and joggers, nannies and dog walkers, were empty and quiet.  It took me a couple miles to notice.  While I was thinking about the office I was sitting in on 9/11/2001, just a few blocks from where I was jogging, the absence of others just didn't seem to register.  When it finally did, I felt the silence was appropriate.

The silence also allowed me to look inside and feel the run.  My legs felt strong, my arms felt strong and my spirit felt strong.  While I've still got a bit more healing to do before my lungs are 100%, it didn't seem to matter in the grand scheme of things.  The run felt comfortable...in the zone.  Now back to work in the office full time, I look forward to many more of these runs along this familiar path.  They are good for the heart (literally) and the soul.  Happy trails!!!

Stats -
Miles:  4.11
Time:   34:45 (average pace of 8:27 per mile)
Location:  Stanton Park, Capitol Hill, Lincoln Park
Feeling:  Awesome