In The Light Rain
Ever since I picked up running I had the great fortune to run in so many different places. Yet one thing I didn’t expect was to discover how much I enjoy now being out there in the rain.
My favorite is the light rain: no wind, no lightning, just the steady flow of raindrops falling from seemingly infinite heights.
In general conditions which are not going to turn my time outside into a fight for survival, but bad enough that will keep most of the crowds at home.
In the past, before I became a runner, I was just like most people. Bad weather: stay at home.
Not any more.
I like how busy streets turn quiet.
I like How otherwise busy trail sections become my own playground.
I like that when like yesterday, it feels I own the entire mountain.
I like how the wet rocks and exposed roots force me to stay 100% focused: be present in the moment and take my mind off of anything else.
I like I like it a lot.
If you ever have a chance to try this experience, let me know how it went. Until then, enjoy the weather outside!