Running for the Soul

There's a running gear store in Kamloops called "Runner's Sole", which boasts the slogan "Putting Feet First" -- although they sell every little thing a runner could ever want to be well-outfitted. This is the store where I was fitted for my beautiful pink Mizuno runners shortly after I joined RUNClub.

However, yesterday, as my running club chatted and encouraged our way along Barnes Lake, just southeast of Ashcroft, I was concentrating on this runner's soul. I shutter at the thought of sounding cliche or trite, but running is so good for my soul -- therapeutic, peaceful, community, motivating.

Since I am running another 10 km charity run this morning, I dropped down a group and ran with the 6-7 km group yesterday. Being slightly worried about even doing that since one of RUNClub's philosophies for staying injury-free is never to run two days in a row, I really took it easy, giving me ample time to enjoy my beautiful surroundings and the people I was with.

Here are a few photo memories of our beautiful morning ...

Did you think this photo was upside down??

Nope, it's the billowy clouds reflected in the glass-like lake ...

only disturbed by the paddling feet of this goose couple

with about 15 little goslings protected between them.

Can you see why the run was good for my soul?

Look at this evidence of God's handiwork!

Our little 6-7 km group

... minus Donna who took the picture

when our many attempts at a selfie didn't work :) 

Tracy, in the pink shirt, is one of our coaches.

Whatever you're doing today,

do it with your eyes wide open, looking up.

Enjoy the beauty around you!!