Runner Insight

Running in the winter provides me with some of my most enjoyable runs.  When I can get past the mental barriers I have about running in cold temperatures, I really do enjoy the sights and sounds, and even the stillness of winter.  

The best part of my winter runs is when I’m going over a bridge that’s about 3 miles into my 8 mile run.  I just love the way the winter sun hits the river.  The angle of the sun is lower in the sky, casting a more diffuse light across the water at a different angle than during the rest of the year.  It looks like the cascading of diamonds across the surface, sparkling, glimmering and fading, over and over again, millions of times each instant. Awesome.

Sometimes I’ll just pause and take in all that this winter scene has to offer, free of charge, just for the price of a minute’s stopping and savoring: peace, tranquility, and a calming of my soul.  And even though I can’t see the river the way I used to be able to, the cool thing is that my eyes allow me to view the rushing water in a way I have never before experienced it.  Abstract trees line the banks, as an artists’ brush paints a serene,  indistinct, yet beautiful landscape for my eyes only.  

Nothing makes me feel more alive than when I’m running in the cool winter air, and I find myself grinning like a fool just for the pure pleasure of running. And that’s the way I like it!

How ‘bout it?

-Vision Runner

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Hey,

I’m excited…my New Moon Abundance Checks story is in the new book by Patricia Sheehy “Dancing Under the Full Moon – 101 Ways to ATTRACT MONEY into YOUR LIFE.

She sent me an autographed copy. We started reading the book, and it’s great! We decided that each week we’re going to try one of the strategies talked about in the book. That should take us out about two years.

This week we’re working on de-cluttering.  That’s a great one as we live in a small two bedroom place, and things have a  tendency to accumulate and pile up…especially at our desks!

Anyway, you’ll want to check out the book. You can order it here: http://budurl.com/2jc9

How ’bout it?

-Vision Runner

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Hey All,

We took a little hiatus, but we’re back!! And it’s just past our one year anniversary of the Runner Insight blog! Happy birthday to my blog!

So before we get to the rest of the marathon story, just wanted to remind you about my fundraising run. I’ve been chugging away, and I’ve done over 950 miles of my 1,222 mile run now. Everyone who has donated by the end of September (www.FirstGiving.com/VisionRunner) and shoots me a tweet on twitter (@RunnerInsight) or an email (t at RunnerInsight.com) with a message stating that they have an iPhone, will be in the running for a free download of the Runkeeper Pro. It’s a fitness activity tracking app for the iPhone 3G/3GS.

We’re probably going to have at least one other fabulous prize this month as we have some merchandise donations from a handful of businesses. So get your donation in, and be prepared for the fabulous prize wagon to pull up to your door!!

Next post: the continuation of my marathon story.

How ’bout it?

-Vision Runner

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