36 to go

 

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The loud splash at 2:45 a.m. was most likely a beaver, but in the dark the mind races and the pace quickens. From couch to trail is less than five minutes, and my right hand going numb in the twelfth mile is more interesting than concerning.

Today I am grateful for my lungs, my heart, my legs, my feet, my eyes, and my ears. I am grateful for my shoes, my socks, my buff, my jacket, and all the preparation that went into this.