So what is it I notice about this time of year? Well let me tell you, its getting harder to wake up...yes, I cannot get out of bed in the morning. When I look at the clock and its 5:00 am and still dark outside, I just shake my head and go back to sleep for another hour or so...its tough to get moving these days. The long days of summer and 5:00 am sunrises are gone, at least for now, and the seasons are changing. I"ll be the first to admit that fall here in the Bay Area is nothing special...it still gets pretty hot, and the trees are good until December...maybe we'll get an occasional rain. This is unlike the rest of the country. Take Colorado for example...signs of autumn come as early as the third week of August when the aspens begin to turn. By November, it can be downright cold. Other places experience warms days and cool nights, sometimes brisk fresh days, and vibrant colors as the trees all begin to lose their leaves.
I'll take fall though...even here in Nor Cal. This time of year signals change....football, back to school, holidays around the corner, and the close of another solid race season!
What I like best about this time of year can be summed up in today's run. I left the house about 6:15 and the sun was just coming up...the air was cool and crisp after a 95 degree day yesterday...it felt great. I only did 5 miles, but I could have run forever! Too bad I have work...but the mortgage needs to be paid!
So now, for the "coming back" part. I think I am just about done with this achilles thing. I have given it solid rest and the most recent runs its felt okay. I can't push it 100% yet but I am almost there. I need to run or I will literally go nuts! Its nice sometimes though...to slow down and go easy. Today was perfect...me, the dog, and the hope that we get may more good autumn days! I'll take some rain too!
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