beautiful day for a run

these past couple of days have been dark, grey and chilly. we've also had some much needed rain... more like drizzle. this morning was different. although, it's still a bit chilly, the sky was a bright blue dotted with harmless passing clouds. i figured the afternoon sun would warm things up a bit. so, i went for a run.

while i started my trot up the hill i thought, the sun feels great. the air is brisk and cool, but not unbearable. if i keep out of the shade, i'll be ok. i kept a very slow comfortable pace and continued moving. i couldn't stop thinking that these conditions had to be the best i have ever had. the views of the snow speckled mountain tops were spectacular and the scene of the city valley was clear.

i took a longer route than i usually do. i ran down then up a hill i've never run. i learned that i like downhills more than uphills. i also learned that hot baths do wonders.