A Simple Reward

Posted on 21. Feb, 2012 by Joe in Random Runs

I have trumpeted the virtues of the morning run before.  There is no better time, in my mind, for a good run.  However, I will not lie.  There are those days where you just do not want to get out of bed to do it.  Especially this time of year.  When it is cold, dark, and suiting up for the run feels like a task in of itself, it can become a drag.

That is why, this morning, I was borderline ecstatic when I headed towards the homestretch of my 45 minute run this morning.  There, out over the horizon, was the faintest sign of the sunrise.  Just barely.  However, it brought a smile to my face.  I knew, that finally, the long dark winter was starting to meet its end.  It was nothing spectacular, but just enough to notice.

The morning looked different with that faint glow.  While it will be a few more weeks yet before it resembles the picture heading this post, I considered it my simple reward for getting out of bed early this morning.

Here’s to many more sunrises.

Photo courtesy of thinboyfatter via Flickr.com

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