Freedom

Did my typical four-miler tonight. And with the typical repercussions: my knees and my back are killing me. But then in a sudden burst of passion, I threw my shoes to the side and jogged another half a mile. Just for a minute. Just to see how it feels.

And the answer? AMAZING! Running without your shoes is a completely different sensation. It doesn’t feel so serious. It doesn’t feel like exercise, even. It feels like you’re a little kid. Like you’re playing a game of chase. Like you’re just messing around. I felt light and airy, and quite silly.

I can no longer imagine running any other way.

Total Mileage: 4.55