i have a sticker on my car that says 'just run'. i have realized lately that i am such a poser. i don't even like to run. but that's where i'm wrong. i actually do love to run. but i really only like it on the porter rockwell trail in draper.
it's one of the things i miss most about this town.
it's the place i do my best thinking.
it's having a direct view of the draper temple right in front of me, & i turn off my gangster rap & Eminem to something more appropriate & uplifting
it's because when i run here, i am only surrounded by trees & nature; it's my get away quite space.
it's the place i talk the most with my heavenly father.
it's the people that smile at me as we pass, being friends if only for an instant.
it's the way i push myself to run the whole thing, on days i only want to run half.
it's the way sometimes i am competitive & want to pass everyone i see.
it's how there are always grass hoppers or beetles on the trail, but it's somewhat comforting passing them.
it's when 'body language' or 'carry out' or 'riding solo' comes on my ipod when i'm almost done, pushing me to finish strong.
it's the place that makes me feel better no matter what kind of day i've had or how chubby i feel.
it's having bloody, blistery & calloused feet when i forget my good running shoes in provo.
it's how there's a drinking fountain halfway through, & i get a side ache from it when i stop at it on the way back every time, never learning my lesson.
it's how i feel off balanced when i step over cracks too many times with the same foot.
it's how the weather always feels perfect, with the trees giving just the right amount of shade.
it's seeing the end & running faster to it, knowing i accomplished something good.
i love this trail with all my heart. running is not the same with out it.
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