After 20 plus years of road racing, I lost some of the excitement and for the process. Instead of getting hyped up for the race I found myself caught up in worrying about application fees, time lost traveling to and from the event and other nitpicky little things. In an effort to maintain the joy of racing the last couple of years, I only participated in oddball races, ones on unusual tracks, at strange times and the like. I admit these weird races are fun and help maintain interest level.
The joy of a 5K race returned to my life recently, though, and I didn't have to lift a foot. My friends new to running participated in a 3.1 mile race last weekend. One and all they ran well. Each of them beamed when talking about the race. In the midst of their excitement, I recalled what a delight running can be in so many ways.
Jog for exercise. Run for fun!
Tom
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