Summer Mornings....

In my opinion, there is nothing better than a summer morning.  It's warm and comfortable, usually long before the obnoxious heat and humidity take over.  It's quiet and peaceful and if you're up early enough, you can only hear the sounds of birds and nature...and I live in the middle of the city. 

But one of my favorite ways to spend a summer morning is a nice, comfortable run.  Though it's not quite the same experience as sitting on your deck drinking coffee and enjoying the perfection, there is a feeling of accomplishment that only a morning workout will help you achieve.  And not to mention the beautiful weather and scenery.  And the camaraderie of the other runners on the trail.  It's almost enough to make you lose track of time and what you're doing.

This morning, I ran about 3 miles on the Trolley Trail in Kansas City from Waldo to Brookside and back.  And though my time wasn't great (apparently 3 weeks is too long to take off post-race) it was still just the best feeling in the world.  A little slice of happiness and Heaven....right here in KC :).

Enjoy your day friends.  And set your alarm a few minutes earlier tomorrow and go outside and enjoy the peaceful perfection of a summer morning.

xoxo,
ryann