Best Run Ever

This Saturday was divine. I think I can officially say that it was the best run I have ever been on. Or, at least it affected me the most.

I was planning for a long run. 1 hour. The basic run for 30 minutes and then turn around and come home. A friend is staying with me and I asked if he wanted to come along. He did, and so did my roommate. we headed out with the plans of going for an hour at the pace of the slowest runner. We started out on the E. River and headed south. As we got closer to the Financial District we decided to just keep going around the southern tip and come up the w. side.

The pace was relaxed. The weather was perfect. The company and conversation was unexpected and refreshing. We were having fun. Not taking it too seriously, but still pushing each other. It took me back to high school. The camaraderie was great.

80 minutes and 10 miles later we were back at the apartment. The best part was pulling away at the end for a strong finish. I doubled the pace and finished with a 4 block sprint up Park Avenue. It was too crowded on the sidewalk, so I ran with the cars. I was catching the lights and expending every bit of energy I had. I reached the point where your whole body tingles because you are working so hard.

Things accomplished Saturday morning were:

- Good workout
- Great fellowship with friends
- Enjoyment of amazing weather
- Early start to a great weekend
- Re-establishing the passion for running