Central Park

I just got back from a wonderful run in Central Park. Finally the weather has broken and I found myself wishing it was cooler. I haven't adjusted to the warm weather yet. It has gotten too warm too quickly. I must get adjusted as I'd like to race in 2 weeks. That race will be in LI on a trail so hopefully it won't be too hot. We'll see.

The run in the park was beautiful. All the flowers were in bloom and there were many people out running a biking. I even saw a St. Bernard. I walked up to her and pet here. It was nice to see such a big dog and made me miss Bogie. He was a great dog.

My run was great. I found myself competing with a woman there...she really made me work hard especially on the bad end hills. Last week I was running there and it wasn't as hard. Somehow I thought I had become a better runner, but this week it was hard. Boy did she push. Whenever she heard my footsteps, she quicken up the pace. I thought I'd pass her on the second downhill, but she moved too fast.

In life, we all have those who push us to become a better person. Today I had that. I was tired. Life is a long lesson. I can only hope that I learn each one with an easy stride.