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Uncomfortable and on the edge of control is my preferred state.<\/p>\n

That was my run thought\u00a0today as I made my way through Forest Park. After 2 days of rest, I was giddy to be moving fast through downtown and up to the intersection of Burnside and the Wildwood Trail. I used the Google Pedometer to map out a big loop over to Council Crest, but it was 10.5 miles. I just didn’t have the time, yes motivation, yes tenacity, not enough time during the work day. 8 miles +\/- per hour is what I can do right now. So I cut it short and went through the Arboretum. I always love looking at this shelter when I run by, but I never have my phone with me, today I did.<\/p>\n

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When trail running,\u00a0I strive to attain that edge of control and hold it for as long as possible; It’s when I feel most alive. It takes complete focus, all my mental energy. \u00a0I hesitate to subject anyone else to it.<\/p>\n

I worked hard coming over the bridge back to the office. And then I worked harder. In the rain and wind with my clothes sticking to my wet skin I growled ferociously. Loudly.<\/p>\n

Burn it down til the embers smoke on the ground;
\nAnd start new when your heart is an empty room.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The rain in the forest is different than rain under the open sky. In the forest the moisture condenses on the fir needles and falls in big drops; some landed on my head – PLOP! SPLASH!<\/p>\n

FARSTER. It’s a portmanteau I made up today. It means run farther faster.
\nWhen you think it, it has to be in ALL CAPS. The other thing I was thinking in ALL CAPS today was:<\/p>\n

INTENSE.<\/p>\n

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