Never too hot to have a wonderful day


98 degrees turn to 108.

Run turned to walk.

Black-eyed Peas turned to Jose Gonzalez.

Space-time expectations readjusted.

Goal to have a wonderful day met.



I slowed my run. Waved at my neighbors. Checked out some flowers. Slowed down my world.

I’ve been running for more than 25 years. A mantra that my very first running partner, Rene, shared was ‘Nevermind the speed, just do the distance.’

A few years ago, I learned the lesson that there is no shame in walking. Sounds a little obvious, but that is a big deal to many runners.

Today, I felt so good turning my run into a nice long walk without any disappointment. It was OK to readjust my little goal and keep a bigger goal on track.

Nevermind the speed. Just do the distance.

Robin, Tempe

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