Day 20: Say Hello To my Little Friend

Today's run was my normal, boring same three miles I usually do. Luckily, my running friend was with me so that makes things so much better. But that is not the friend of whom I am referring to in the title. This is:

Why would I say this bird is my friend? I do this with all of nature when I run. See a butterfly- it's flying by to encourage me. That squirrel- he's my cheerleader cheering me on. Crazy, yes. I know these animals are not concerned with me,  but sometimes when I'm running, I'll take any encouragement I can get, even made up encouragement. 

I see this bird every few runs I do along this path. I always stare at it for as long as my neck will allow during my run. I see that bird encouraging me, pushing me, motivating me to keep going. Internally I smile every time I see it. When it's not there, I'm still looking for it the entire path. I want to perform well for that bird. 

This was a great run today. I ran fast, did my best and despite a side-stitch, felt great the entire time. I was just really pleased. This was a run that makes me remember why I enjoy running. And I'm pretty sure it was all because of my little friend.