Joy From A Run

This holiday season, while enjoyable, has been packed with many events - leaving little time for consistent runs.   But even with all the hustle and bustle, I was true to myself and made time for my traditional Christmas day run.

It was in the 10's with windchill, the north wind was bone chilling, freezing rain and sleet pelted me with every step and the roadway was hazardous at best.   And it was wonderful!   Each Christmas day run is a present for myself as well as the chance to test out my new Christmas present.  This year, the lucky gift was a hatphone.   This piece of gear is the best thing invented since the iPod.  The speakers in the hat eliminate the need to squish earbuds in your stocking cap or the constant wrestling with them during your run.   Thank to coachkoo for mentioning them in her blog in November (and republishing her review in the Lounge) so I had the perfect item for my Christmas list. 

For the first time in my tradition, I added a running partner instead of running solo.  My dog Buddy joined  me and I do believe that he enjoyed himself even more than I.   I caught him in the photo on the right.  Look at his complete joy and contentment!  His face showed exactly what I was feeling - but he wore it right up front on his big drippy tongue.

As we tick another day closer to a new year, I wish you many runs which leave you as joyful and with a sense of contentment as Buddy and I had on Christmas day.

Comments

[Kelly]

I had a wonderful Christmas morning run too! I LOVE your running partner! I have a golden too and well....he is not a runner but a swimmer! EIther way, I have seen that same happy tongue grin on my golden too! Happy New Year Amy!

[Count of Monte Christo]

Christmas day runs are the best. They are closely followed by new years day runs.

I love how running makes you feel good in the worst weather-conditions.

[Lisa]

Awwww, what a great-lookin' running buddy!

[lauren]

love the picture of your golden! I have one and he is my faithful running partner. As soon as put on my running shoes, he starts going crazy and gets so excited that I have to take him with me. Even on longer runs - he gets to go for the first 2-4 miles before getting dropped off at home.

[Denise]

Cute running buddy! I had a great xmas morning run, too. First ever and definitely not my last.

[Betsy]

That sounds like a great run, Amy. And wow, Buddy's a gorgeous dog.

[Lacey]

i love the pictures with the talk bubbles!!! i miss my dog sooo much, that's awesome you can run with buddy!

[Shilingi Moja]

I got in an unexpected Christmas Day run. I woke up early and had time before breakfast and gifts, so off I went. It was great!