An Early Morning Run

We knew that we needed to get up and out the front door early if we were going to get in our miles for yesterday's run. We set the alarm for 6:30am, did our meditation, had a banana and water and laced up those running shoes.

My runs have become more precious to me during these challenging and unprecedented times. I relish time in nature and time with Tom and Ruth Anne. I love how I feel empty and satiated after a run. During runs in summertime, I love the trickles of sweat pooling in the small of my back and how I continue to sweat after the run ends.

My head clears during a run and other than needing to "mask up" when another runner approaches, there is a rhythm and sense of normalcy to our lives.

Rather than focus on what I miss this summer, I let my heart overflow with gratitude for the gift of an early morning run, for our health and wellness, for air conditioners, for grilling and dining al fresco in our yard, for great restaurants and take out near our home, for virtual races and for being able to stay connected with friends and family on social media.

The weather has been fantastic. There's been a few days of high heat and humidity but we don't have the days on end of either oppressive heat and humidity or dreary rainy days. We have been blessed with being able to get outdoors for our runs.

We have been treated to scenes such as these and express our gratitude and joy through a selfie:


One of my favorite things about an early morning run before breakfast is savoring a bowl of Raisin Bran with banana, an English Muffin and OJ. Food tastes exquisite after exertion.

We had a lot of wonderful plans for the summer of 2020 especially now that Ruth Anne is healthy but sometimes life has other plans. We have discovered the joy in simple pleasures, time together, grateful for our health and abundance and celebrating life one mile at a time with an early morning run!



To learn more about my journey of transformation from a survivor of paralytic polio and trauma to the finish line of the 2009 Boston Marathon and beyond, be sure to visit my website at www.marymcmanus.com

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From my heart to yours
In health, wellness and joy
Mary