Eduardo and I went for a run together Tuesday night after work. It was the first run I had been on since deciding that I needed to take a break for my left knee’s sake. Unfortunately I had the poor judgement of participating in the limbo activity at the fun run tonight without loosening up in any way. If you don’t know Eduardo, you should get too. Super great guy, and an encyclopedia of running knowledge on how to avoid and treat running related injuries. Running with him reminded me that I really should try to stretch better after runs to help keep the stiffness away. I know it's coming.
The run was good, we ran for a little under thirty minutes at a pretty good clip. The rain earlier in the day had cooled the air down, but the night air was filled to the brim with the beautiful moisture that we know and love called humidity.
I enjoyed running with Eduardo even though running has always been my alone time, the time when I recharge my mind, when I zone out and allow myself to just get in the steady rhythm of a long run. I have always thought it kind of strange that I like running by myself with no music since I am normally such a social person. Maybe it makes sense though, my mind relishes the time it gets to spend with itself without the pressures of social interactions. When I run my mind gets to relax and process things, to sort memories, and reflect on life. I replay conversations in my head, remembering what was said, what could have been said, and what was left to be said. I even start new conversations within memories and see how they play out. It’s really kind of strange I guess, but maybe you do too.
-Michael
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