Running roads, running trails, Reflecting.: Running buddies.

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Running buddies.

The humidity was not so bad this morning in San Antonio. Yesterday though you could reach out and touch it. I went out for two runs this weekend at OP Schnabel park with great company.
Saturday morning we had a new person join our group and we showed her around OP Schnabel park. We ran into an old running buddy, Paul Baltutis, who is training a group of runners for the San Antonio marathon. We chatted with him and his group. After the pleasant 8 mile tour of OP's flat trails I walked over to the soccer fields and met up with Liza's son and husband. I was a little late for Asa's game but enjoyed post game refreshments with them.
Today's run began in the dark. Again we met up with old running buddies, one who had not run at OP. This time one of the three pals we met ran with us. I took the group of 5 on a tour of OP's most technical trails. There are a few short steep climbs and some gnarly hairpin turns on a cliff side but it's not all that bad.
12 miles today in what seemed like a cool day compared to yesterday thick humidity.

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Why I Run

In reference to my running, I am often asked, "why do you do this?"
After contemplating the question.........................
I run for my Father. my Father who too late in life realized he wasn't invincible. My Father smoked for 40 years and did not always eat well. When he contracted Myastinia Gravis and Diabetes he was forced to change his lifestyle. An illness that doctors thought would take his life in 2 years was held at bay for 10! By eating well and exercising, my Father was able to hang around a little while longer. He knew I was on to something when I began long distance running. On many of my runs I still hear him saying to me "keep it up son, don't ever stop"
I run for my son Matthew, who left us too soon. He was almost 14 yrs old. I run for him because he no longer can. I feel him and talk to him on many of my runs. Before he left he had begun to be aware of his large physique and was trying to stay fit. 4 years earlier I entered him in his first race. He came in last in a field of about 25 kids, but he never stopped trying to run as fast as he could. I will always remember the smile on his face as he crossed the finish line while his name was announced over the loudspeaker. One day I will see him again. Until then I carry him with me on my runs.
I run for my friends and family. Not only those I run with now, but also those I hope to run with in the future. Those I run with with now help me as much or more than I think I help them. Running friends help to motivate me. We share stories, aches, pains,laughter, and encourage and congratulate each other. Those I hope to run with in the future are family and friends who are in need of someone to motivate them. People who know they need exercise but need that little push. I try to help them stop finding excuses and putting up barriers that keep them from walking,running and just plain exercising.
I run for myself. As a child I was always physically active. As a young adult I smoked for 16 years, did not have a healthy diet and sat watching television for hours on end. At age 27 (with a push from my brother Andy) I became active again and began associating with active people. Soon I was playing team sports, and biking, golfing, running. This change in lifestyle helped me to make better nutrition choices for better performance.
The human body is meant to move! A fit body functions better and lasts longer. I don't want to live forever, but as long as I am here I wish to feel my best. Running clears the mind, flushes toxins from the body and allows us to enjoy nature and relate to friends and Family who run with us, in person, or in our hearts.

Running roads, running trails, Reflecting.

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Running buddies.

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