Beats in the Dark

I'm going to try to run more often. I'm using my blog to hold myself accountable.

I ran tonight, leaving at 8:40, and returning at 9:30, running nearly four miles. I followed a new route and found a nice empty edge of this small town. This is not a fantastic time for a 4 mile run. I know I can do better, though I wasn't really running for time. There were several long intervals of dashes and sprints, which required a short refractory period. (yes, i know)

The night was thick with magic, the rich soil of the fields, the the scent of thriving trees heavy with leaves. My footfall set a beat to the orchestra of insects and the soft flight of the owls. Mice scrambled from their hiding places, crossing the paved bike way in front of me. The air was thick with flat-faced night birds, hungry, drawing in the night as they hunted on downy wing.

I found the edge of my town, and cared to go no farther. Next time I will. I was shy of the 2 mile mark this run, and I'd like to finish a solid 4 miles next time.

I love running fast in the dark.