LINCOLN'S IMAGE REMAINS

 

photo credit@vickilsullivan - 1/22/2016

Snow started about 10 this morning and has yet to let up.  Weather sources say it will continue until tomorrow about the same time. Meanwhile, temperatures keep to the low 30's, kids play about having fun with yet another day out of school.  

 And, showing up out of the snowy blanket, I find the image of Lincoln appearing in the snow crushed and framed by my shoe tread.  His day is past but is still remembered.

I love to hear and feel and snow crunching under my feet when it snows.  Seeing footprints in the snow take me back to childhood days of fun and play. And, even though the energy and spunk of childhood is long gone, joy is still a part of what is to be found when one continues in some part and way along life's journey.

Running, jogging, outside walking are all activities which bring back life in it's fullest. Layering up with layer upon layer, pulling the hat down ever so tightly, and the gloves snugging into the coat sleeves....all reminders which take a person back to again experience the glibness of being free before responsibilities were recognized as being forever there. 

Take care. Bundle up. Stay warm. Make a day to enjoy the snow. It'll be gone soon for us in the south and there will be other ways to remember and celebrate.

THE COMMONALITY BETWEEN BROOKS RUNNING SHOES AND THE STARSHIP ENTERPRISE

McMinnville TN Civic Center photo credit@vickilsullivan

18 degrees and counting this morning didn't entice me to get out onto the road for jogging! The weather reminded me of those freezing cold night runs in Arlington, Virginia when we wore hats that covered the whole face except for the eyes. When we returned they would be frozen! YAY! So glad those days are past. 

Still layered up and wearing heavy socks and pants tucked into my regular BROOKS while anticipating the temperatures and was NOT disappointed. There was a little wind making a big difference in chill factor this morning when the trail turned into it.  The first lap around this morning was brutally cold. But by the second, once turning into the sun and mountain view, I was taking off the gloves and looking up for the sun warming.

As always, I was also NOT disappointed in my running shoes.

They felt great. When the foot hits the ground and finds a soft cushy landing rather than the hard clunk of cardboard, there is none of that tremor going up the leg. Brooks most careful engineering reminds me of how Star Trek Enterprise transitions into high Warp 5 drive without wobble. When my feet hit the ground without variance, I give thanks every time!  Smooth striding transition and very nice stable landing in each step is my requirement in a good running shoe.

And, if the running shoe fits, wear it. If not, find another purpose for it.

Happy Running!

HAPPY NEW YEAR'S DAY 2016

photo credit: vickisullivan

From midweek temperatures to FREEZING!  It's time to pull out the hat, gloves, and layer-up. New's Year's Day 2.64 mile jog for me early this afternoon in nice sunlight but cold.  Was mostly a good jog though I kept to the walking trail rather than the road.