A sunny, lonely run

Without my usual running buddies, I delayed my long run until Sunday.  It was a beautiful day -- sun, clear and warm.

I ran up the Great Highway and through the park and circled back a bit for the 8-miler.  Running in the park is just so soothing.  I loved all the shades of greens and browns.  I loved seeing other runners out there -- some zipping by while others shuffled along.  I loved letting all the random thoughts come in and out of my head without worrying about what I need to do about them.  It was a good running day...

Except that I felt like crap the first 3 miles and wanted to stop.  I missed my friends (I've always run along but Shannon, Grace and Mojo have now spoiled me) and had no one to chat with as I huffed and puffed. 

In the end, I had a good run.  A bit of hip soreness and back tightness but no pain to speak of.  Looking forward to this week's runs!