First Outdoor Run of the Year!

I was planning on going to the gym, but the thought of being cooped up in a crowded gym suddenly became very unappealing. I decided to do something I haven't done all year - run OUTSIDE.

At first I was a little unsure. When you're on a treadmill, you can set the speed and not think about it. The terrain doesn't change. You don't have to worry about getting hit by cars. These are all good things I guess, but then I saw the flowers.

Looking at flowers is so much better than watching King of Queens on mute, don't you think? I ran through the park and all my favorites were there to say "Hello" to me. Hello little pond filled with little turtles! Hello little geese! Hello little robins!

Even this tree was surprised to see me.

Then I remembered that running outside is actually sort of fun. I ran longer (and faster) than I intended, but I finished feeling good and very happy. Training, here I come!