Breath Taking

There was a great article in a recent copy of Runner's Magazine entitled Breath Taking.

Teaser:

Four days, 42 miles, 8,000 feet of climbing, six seasoned guides, 300-count sheets, and one really clutch hot tub.

I have to admit, that it is one of my dreams to take a running vacation like this. Spending the night in a great Inn, getting up each morning and running to the next one. Seriously great fun.

Of course, the last time I went for a run was about 5 months ago.

It's sort of discouraging. I would love to get out in the cool morning air with the dawg by my side but I just can't seem to find the time. I am up at 4 am everyday, work on paperwork, keep up with the e-mails and projects etc. and then in the office by 8am. Home by 6pm and then it is family time.

I just don't see how I could squeeze in the 1 1/2 to 2 hours it takes to get back to running. Oh, sure, I could cut some things here and there but when I consider the projects I am working on, I am not willing to cut back on any of them to make room for heel-toeing it every other morning. So there it is.

I imagine one day I will get back to it and I hope that day is not far off - but for now, it's not even on the calendar. Such is life and the choices that come with it.

Now,let me tell you about my dream to become a classical guitarist . . . .