As I get older I have noticed that I pay more attention to time. I am constantly gauging my life by it. Yet even with more focus, it still seems to be getting away from me. Time seems to go much faster each year. Living in the moment is difficult when you let the passage of time bother you. It sometimes feels like that race clock on the side of the road ticking away/ But instead of adding time, it is counting down the time I have left. The older I get the faster it seems to run. If I am not careful, I suddenly wake up and it is September and I don't remember where August went.
When this happens, it seems that my life is spinning out of my control. There is so much happening at work and home that I can't seem to control my time. The only way that I can take hold of time and slow it down is to find ways to force stillness in my life each day. That is what running has become for me now. It is a time for me to pause and let go of the stress in my life. It is that time during my day where I try to simply embrace the now. It gives me time to refocus my energy into thinking about what is truly important in life.
Running allows me to clear my mind of all the clutter. It gives me a chance to take control of my thinking and ultimately grant me calmness and clarity. As I run, I push all of the distressing thoughts out of my mind. I am able to think more about how I can be a better father and husband and friend. When I am able to get to this Zen like state, I start to feel a sense of relief and freedom. With each step, I create more and more distance from the negative and my thoughts become more organized and manageable. I feel rejuvenated when I finish my run.
I guess what it all comes down to is that I cannot stop the passage of time. It will get away from me on occasion. What I need to do is recognize that when my life is starting to get out of control to make the changes necessary to make it more manageable. No matter what, deep down I know there are many things that drive me. Work, hobbies, passions and most importantly people I want to spend more time with are what motivates me each day. Thinking about what matters most to me is not just a lofty pursuit. It is critical to achieving a happy life.
What to do then. The best thing is go out for a run. These breaks from the stresses in my life will bring insight and understanding. Over time, these insights can help me to transform my life and take control. The transformation I am striving for is a life that is simpler, less stressful, and more fulfilling. Isn't that what we all should be looking for?
Aug. 3 – 6.10 miles (55:54, 9:10 pace)
Aug. 4 – 6.20 miles (57:03, 9:12 pace)
Aug. 6 – 6.20 miles (58:33, 9:27 pace)
Aug. 7 – 6.20 miles (55:51, 9:09 pace)
Aug. 8 – 5.10 miles (1:15:21, 9:18 pace)
Aug. 9 – 5.20 miles (1:11:05, 13:41 pace) - Trail Run
Aug. 10 – 5.10 miles (49:19, 9:41 pace)
Aug. 11 – 6.20 miles (57:03, 9:12 pace)
Aug. 13 – 6.20 miles (58:36, 9:27 pace)
Aug. 14 – 5.10 miles (53:31, 10:30 pace) - Hill Repeats
Aug. 15 – 8.10 miles (01:16:11, 9:24 pace)
Aug. 16 – 3.20 miles (34:59, 10:56 pace) - Trail Run
Aug. 17 – 6.20 miles (57:03, 9:12 pace)
Aug. 18 – 5.10 miles (45:46, 8:58 pace)
Aug. 20 – 6.20 miles (58:41, 9:28 pace)
Aug. 21 – 5.20 miles (54:35, 10:30 pace) - Hill Repeats
Aug. 22 – 8.10 miles (1:16:28, 9:26 pace)
Aug. 23 – 5.20 miles (57:56, 11:08 pace) - Trail Run
Aug. 24 – 6.10 miles (1:00:19, 9:53 pace)
Aug. 25 – 6.20 miles (57:12, 9:14 pace)
Aug. 27 – 6.20 miles (58:41, 9:28 pace)
Aug. 28 – 5.20 miles (58:08, 11:11 pace) - Hill Repeats
Aug. 29 – 9.10 miles (1:30:05, 9:54 pace)
Aug. 30 – 6.20 miles (1:08:24, 11:02 pace) - Trail Run
Sept. 3 – 6.20 miles (58:25, 9:25 pace)
Sept. 4 – 6.10 miles (1:03:21, 10:23 pace) - Hill Repeats
Sept. 5 – 9.20 miles (1:27:51, 9:33 pace)
Sept. 6 – 6.10 miles (1:15:02, 12:18 pace) - Trail Run
Sept. 7 – 6.20 miles (57:09, 9:13 pace)
Sept. 9 – 3.10 miles (29:03, 9:22 pace)
Sept. 10 – 3.10 miles (28:49, 9:18 pace)
Sept. 12 – 9.10 miles (1:27:41, 9:38 pace)
Sept. 13 – 7.10 miles (1:10:44, 9:50 pace)
Total Miles: 198.1 miles
2015 Total Miles: 1,394.9 miles
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