I've been slacking off this week. But maybe I needed it because I felt good when I lazed in bed on those days instead of going out for a run. I enjoyed the nagging ache in my legs, a remnant of the Amby Valley long run. As I drifted in and out from a dazed sleep state, Minoti kept asking me as to whether I was taking an off - I wish:-) Its just that she likes it when I am at home because somehow Dojo loves to lie down belly up and snooze next to me.
The run that I did yesterday and today made up for the slack. I managed a swift set of loops around the pond at Aarey and returned with a heaving chest. Today, I enjoyed the meetup with the group. There were new comers such as Melvin and Atul. However, most seemed to have commitments or were injured or, like Raj, had dragged themselves from a late night. The first loop at Aarey was nice with runners giving a thumbs up to each other on every U-turn. I was the sole guy that ended up doing a second loop. I enjoyed it for the opportunity to sort out my thoughts. The 21.4K that I did today was cathartic and I had my decisive moments for the issues plaguing me.
I am now feeling relaxed with a stiff "Ballatines" soothing frayed nerves and the soft strains of "Moon River". Dojo too seems to sense the mood for deep contemplation and celebration - especially since he heard Monsoon order "Lollipops" from the chinese take-away:-)
Moon River, wider than a mile,
I'm crossing you in style some day.
Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker,
wherever you're going I'm going your way.
Two drifters off to see the world.
There's such a lot of world to see.
We're after the same rainbow's end--
waiting 'round the bend,
my huckleberry friend,
Moon River and me.
