- Caitlin Chock, The Arty Runner Chick
This quote sums up why I run. I started this post a few weeks ago and was not sure how to complete it. Then I got injured and my focus has been on my recovery and other activities. Now that I have not been running for about two weeks I am getting restless. I yearn for the therapeutic rhythmic comfort of a long run. I miss the early morning plodding when I get to watch the sun rise over the course of my run. I miss the early morning hellos to the other brave souls who also venture out in the early morning hours for a run.
I find myself jealously eying other runners I see, while sighing audibly as I watch them run down my street. I've even had a few dreams about running.
I've switched to rowing and swimming, which are OK, but not the same. I've also gone out for a few walks. Walking can be almost as therapeutic as running. I went out for a nice long walk on Saturday which was quite relaxing, and rather nostalgic.
When I first staring exercising again I walked every day, sometimes twice a day. I haven't done that in a while. So it's been really nice to walk again. It brings back good memories.
While none of this can replace the the feeling I have when I run, it's always nice to explore something new. I'm looking forward to running again, but for now I am going to enjoy the other options at my disposal.
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