Posted by IT’S GROWING dark as I run gently along familiar country roads. I’m alone and my mind drifts free as hedges slip silently past. I can feel my breath mixing with the cool evening air and I move effortlessly towards home, writes The Extra Miler.
I have no pain and I can dream. Just for now, I have not a care in the world. Comforted by the rhythm of my stride and the ease of my movement, I allow normality to fall away and dare to imagine places through which I may never run.
I want to rest in this place and time. I strive to recognise and appreciate each wisp of this experience.
In my mind’s eye, I am invincible. I can break speed records or jump over houses. My power is limitless. If I wanted to, I could run from here to Africa.
My power is my own and I glide through quiet lanes empowered by the subtle mantra of my stride. To imagine my transformation is enough to make it real. Each pace moves me towards another moment and I know then that the dream is passing.
As all things pass, my focus returns to the road. Although my legs now remind me of the years and the miles that have passed, my mind has let me see what is possible.
I know now that I can run with a dream. On an evening such as this, possibilities are uncovered and my limitations are dissolved.
Great Piece
Caoimhe xxx
I can so identify with the imagery you have created with this lovely bit of prose. The other day as I ran home from work I was overcome with the beauty and peacefulness of mind. Neil Young’s song “Helpless” looped in my mind’s eyes. I was helplessly overcome with the perfection of life as I ran by. Thanks for sharing. Mike
Very beautifully put together! So very true. I think every runner has felt all of these feelings & thoughts at some stage through our running ventures! Just beautiful!
Just read this again this evening. Excellent piece. It evokes. Alas, we don’t get to feel this way often enough.
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