Day 1 of running, 2009
Today I went running on the Anderson Lake Dam Park. I was almost dead and panting in the first quarter of a mile and began having serious doubts when I couldn’t even walk, much less run. But I kept up, and ended up doing 2 loops of the park 
. With many stops, but I ran as much as I could, and completed it. I’d call it a good start.
So today’s the first day of my running in 2009. Today’s also the last day before I begin my new job tomorrow. So its kind of symbolic, in a small way. Last year, after missing my pikes peak ascent due to illness, I was seriously unhappy. Add to that the unhappiness associated with a really nice girl dumping me, and you have 8 months of running-abstinence.
The amazing thing about the new company I’m joining is the people there. I interviewed there with about 10 people(yes!), and the thing that really struck me is the sheer intellectuality and coolness of the people. So even though I had about 7 other interviews in various stages(where’s the recession?), I had clearly fallen for this company.
Lake anderson is sheer beauty. It stretches for over 7 miles, I’m told. On a sunny weekend, its full of trucks and boats, but on a day like today, it was quiet. On the trail I saw only 1 family, thats it. Quiet, peaceful and serene.
The sun was setting as I finished my 2nd loop, and as I walked down the really steep trail to the picnic area and back home, the sky lit up red. Or the pale red, of sunset, that can make you peaceful. A fresh start is on the cards.
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