Running teaches me so much.  Really, running and biking, and just plain being outdoors.  I actually feel like I have wasted a sunny day if I don't go outside for long.

I could go on and on about how setting goals and being disciplined all come into play with training for an athletic event.  (#193)  Or how I have learned to push myself beyond my limits.  (#194) But then there is something, so satisying about it, so intimate with God and I, that it supercedes all of these things. (#195)

A few weeks ago, I was running on this same path I have 100s of times, late in the day.  On my way back, I noticed a bright reflection next to the path.  I suddenly realized that there was water next to the trail.  It was something I had never seen before and likely would rarely see, except for it was the right place at the right time.  Maybe this is some sort of omen.

196.  The experience of the feeling of whooshing wind while on my bike

197.  Coasting downhill after a nice uphill climb

198.  Having the balance of working hard and running hard

199.  GU packets

200.  The amazing spirit runners have shown in support for the Boston tragedies

(Speaking of...how the amazing technology and persistence of the law enforcement has allowed justice to be served.  #201)

202.  How exercise can relieve depression

203.  How there seems to be some innate part of me that is happier just running and running outside

204.  The fact that my sister just got a road bike

205.  The fact that I can eat whatever I want...ok...almost...

206.  I changed my first flat this week...all by myself!

207.  The fact that I can keep my bike safe and sound in my utility room

208.  The solace of long trips

209.  Seeing both the sun set and the moon rise in the sky

210.That my family has caught the running bug

211. Those moments when you say...wow...I might have missed this in a car