The Joys of Running

After wallowing in self-pity for the past few days from dropping off our oldest at college, I finally decided to get off my duff and get back out there.  While I was running I had a sudden welcome change of attitude and managed to even formulate a list of the joys of running outside.  Here they are, in no particular order...

The Joys of Running Outside

• Sprinklers
• Occasional cool breezes
• The first 3 blocks
• Neighbors
• Barbecue grills
• Singing birds
• Fresh-cut grass
• Asphalt
• Sunsets (and sunrises, I've heard...)
• Fresh air
• Sunshine
• Surprise rain showers
• Sweat
• Walk breaks
• Fragrant flowers
• Reflective shoes
• Downhill straightaways
• The last 3 blocks
• Stretching against a tree