things I love about running

I love lists and I'm starting to love running again. it was only a matter of time before this happened...

things I love about running:

• a sense of accomplishment in 30 minutes or less
• being the only one on the trail
  
• stretching
• early morning sunshine
  
• more time outside in the fresh air
• runner's legs and runner's booty
• the smell of sun-baked pinecones
  
• waking up with the sun
  
• counting deer while I run through the park
• muddy sneakers
• exploring off the beaten track
• the beauty of nature
  
• Paula Radcliffe telling me I've completed my longest workout
• Lance Armstrong announcing my new PR for the mile
  
• endorphins
  
• the good kind of sore muscles
• cute workout clothes, and looking cute in workout clothes
  
• the sound of crunching leaves on the trail
  
• post-run coffee