Notes
Some painful miles (3rd & 4th) due to joint / Hallux issues. Especially down hill it almost 'killed' my body and challenged my running spirit. But, in a way, it made me stronger.
Today Saturday, there were many runners at the Memorial Park of all ages and stages. On arrival, I found myself running against the grain without knowing what was going on at the time. It was the usual 'Saturday Park Run' race the Marshall confirmed. So, I joint in half way been inspired by all runners and very naturally started 'coaching' on the move a few youngsters (boy age 7 and a girl 12 yrs), by prompting them and encouraging and giving them a few tips to have a strong finish. They both had a great running action. The girl picked up the pace so fast and had a great finish giving me a big smile in the end. I had a job to catch up with her. This, I found out was the usual 5k Satur run at the MP.
As for myself, having become familiar with the loop there I put a total of 7 happy miles even with pain. Who says running is not mental? Weather was pretty challenging with forceful winds at times. For last mile I had a strong head-on wind and sideways to the point that almost pushed me aside towards the pavement wall like a feather in the wind. I lost balance and could not believe that so suddenly something like this could happen.
It was a good feeling running again and I now know it is time to get ready for my return to Scotland. It does not come easy leaving Evgenia again. One never get used to this. Since she has left our home it feels a bit confusing where home is now. Where really home is? I always wonder!!!! It is interesting how things in life change meaning because people matter and not places. This is the way life is but again we need to allow our people, the closest and dearest, to fly and become independent, find their way in life and also make their own mistakes and learn from them. But, after all, Home can only Be where hour Heart is.