I've been away from the Blog for awhile, but not from running. So the first thing I love about running is that it is distracting. So easy to forget about the rougher side of life when moving smoothly, breathing deeply and listening to great tunes. Which leads to the second thing that I love about running, listening to music. There are so few times during the rest of the day when I can crank out tunes that I love. The third thing is the camaraderie of other runners. Where else will an elite athlete give an "atta girl" to an old slow runner. Such lovely people. Fourth, what a great way to see a new city when on a business trip. Put on those fancy running shoes and see things you never would without the run. And finally, the best thing about running is that I can do it and that I love doing it!