{"id":6794,"date":"2013-03-28T13:28:45","date_gmt":"2013-03-28T18:28:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ruralpearl.com\/blog\/?p=6794"},"modified":"2013-03-28T13:28:45","modified_gmt":"2013-03-28T18:28:45","slug":"refresher-course-in-running","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ruralpearl.com\/blog\/refresher-course-in-running\/","title":{"rendered":"Refresher Course in Running"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I put my running shoes on and got back out on the river levee this morning. Since it’s been so snowy during most of February and March, and this going on 3 week cold (aka, upper respiratory infection) that is running it’s own course in my head and lungs (I’m not a fan of antibiotics unless absolutely necessary), I’ve fallen off the running wagon. And you won’t catch me in a gym or on a treadmill.. not my style. It was a tough run.. Mind over matter I guess. It was good to be out there. Plus, I’m running 5.7 miles a week from Sunday in a ‘race’ (to and from a brewery..). I should be a little prepared I guess.
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I stopped at my midway point to take a little break.. there’s rarely anybody else out there, and I like to stop and look at my surroundings. After pushing yourself, there’s a slight sense of euphoria if you tune in: everything is really bright and clear. I love that. Plus, there were lots of bright red cardinals and even a couple bluebirds hanging around. It was good to see some color after seeing so much snow (and now mud).
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I went a little later in the morning than I’m used to and had some company close to the entrance. Something about these folks made me want to take their pic.<\/p>\n

Oh, off the topic of running and back to art, here’s a Bob Ross quote I read this morning that I enjoyed:<\/p>\n

\u201cIn your world, you can create any illusion that you want. I think that’s what attracted me to painting so much. I could create any kind of world that I wanted. Nothing hurts here, no pain, nobody’s unhappy, it’s a pleasant place. Everything’s nice here.\u201d \u2014 Bob Ross, 1988<\/em><\/p>\n

I agree. Til next time…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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