Lately I’ve been being consistent with my trail running hikes of 4 to 6 miles in Pike National Forest, which is close by. Given the limited time available, I’m always focusing on my “Times”; how do I reduce my time on each run, etc. This often means ignoring others while I’m out running and not stopping to help people who seem lost, etc. It’s sort of like work. We have all this “stuff” to get done each day, so we focus on our “to-do” list and don’t take time for those around us, who can use our help. And in today’s age, most of those help requests come via email or phone calls.
However, the last few times I’ve been out trail running, I’m thinking more about my “Time” out there. Am I using that time: to stop and help others, to slow down my pace and run along-side of those on the same journey, to take in the beauty of an overlook, to notice the changing of the colors, to be still and let my inner spirit talk to me about things I need to change in my life.
There will always the opportunity to try to improve your “Times”, but each opportunity to make use of your “Time” is unique and only happens once. So how are you making use of your “Time” today as you run the race set before you?
Al Andersen 