It is impossible to believe that fall is here, particularly when looking at the calendar. But the 53 degree temperatures, heavy cumulus clouds, and colorful first fallen leaves tell a different story. It was a pleasure running today, even with a sweatshirt to keep the chill away. Cool is good, but soon it will be c-o-l-d. As hard as the miles are sometimes, I have come to anticipate my runs with with pleasure, and I don't want to give up all the benefits when the snow flies. "Numerous studies have shown that exercise stimulates the neurotransmitters serotonin, dopamine, epinephrine, and beta-endorphin, all of which elevate mood and reduce depression and anxiety", according to Betsy Noxon of Runner's World magazine, veritable motion therapy :) With all of that good, how will I stop? When I saw my breath this early this morning I had to wonder, but fortunately I don't have to answer that question for another few weeks. It's supposed to be 75 degrees again by the end of the week.
Até amanhã...
9/6/11 - 3.2 miles | 35 min | 5.4 mph | 346 kcal
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