Oh, the joys of summer time. I knew I wanted to wait until around noon to run. Most of you know I love the heat. After much deliberation, I decided to go for a run in a neighboring subdivision. The Homeowners Association there maintains a terrific wooded nature trail along creeks and a river. I hadn't been there in some time.
As I crested the first hill I saw a deer nibbling in an overgrown field. I slowed down and resolved to change directions so as not to disturb her. In the process, I made enough noise that three other deer poked their heads up from the grassy knoll. What a lovely sight! Regrettably, I scared them and the foursome galloped off into the safety of the woods.
Like many other areas in our county, subdivisions continue to be developed. As a result, my running routes keep getting altered, more often than not in a negative manner. I mentioned to a friend who recently bought a home that I used to run on the trails and by the lake of that property before it was purchased and cleared for new homes. She said, "You're like the deer. You keep getting pushed out."
I have thought about that a lot. It's so true, but I can run anywhere. My furry four-legged friends are losing food and housing.
Run in harmony.
Tom
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