Let the Running Begin

I spent the weekend resting and getting the house back to normal after the holidays. This morning was my first run of the year, and a much needed one. I was deeply out of sorts last night and this morning when I got up. I'm in the midst of some conflict right now. I've battled against some tough things in my life, and when I feel the black mood beginning to descend, its time to get out and put a few miles on the treads. After mile two this morning, my head cleared, and the weight that I felt on my chest was lifted. I returned from my run feeling refreshed. I'm still worried, my conflict isn't resolved, but the blackness has cleared, and my mind and body are free to accomplish some regular tasks that need doing. Getting out the door for a run can be a wonderful way to forestall and improve a black mood and turn a bad day into a tolerable one at least.