To my younger running self

 If I could tell my younger running self one thing it would be to do add core and flexibility to my routine. As I approach my 64 year and 49th of running I am daily reminded of what another long time runner once said, I'm not injured, but something always hurts.

Today though I hurt, not as much as the last few weeks. I took advantage of it and made this a longer run than usual. Now 4.5 miles may not seem like much to most of you but lately my weekly runs have been in the 2-3 mile range. So this morning's 45 minute run felt refreshing tiring. There is something about a 40+ minute run that is soul cleansing and spiritually lifting. 

A Proatmilk toast to running longevity!

November's race

 November I signed up for two race, good thing I did. One was the 6k Run'ucopia in Salem, the other was the virtual edition of the I'm Thankful Four, my best friend Marky's fundraising event for his daughter's memorial scholarship.

Both were as you might guess, Thanksgiving day runs. The Run'ucopia started at 9:00, the virtual one anytime, but for efficiency and because I don't run that far any more, one run would count for both. 

The night before I woke at 2:30am and couldn't get back to sleep. I got up and read until about 5 when I laid down on the couch and fell asleep until 7.  Still tired I got ready for the 9am start time. I mistakenly returned to the couch. Next thing I knew it was 9:30. So much for Run'ucopia. 

After a couple cups of coffee I laced up my new Hokas and started the virtual Thankful Four. Decided I'd run through downtown to Riverfront Park where the race started and finished. Arrived just in time to cross the finish line before they packed it away.

           

 Happy Thanksgiving, my wish is that you are as blessed as I am.