My Old Running Shoes

My Old Running Shoes

They might be smelly and no longer new looking, but I feel beautiful when I run and these were the shoes that got me hooked.  They carried me and my worries as I ran.  I think best when all I have to do is put one foot in front of the other while avoiding bikes, dog leases and erratic children along the canal.  When my mom was fighting cancer I ran and thought about her.  I would keep repeating to myself if she can get through treatments I can run 10 minutes longer.  I am still running, but now it is beside this survivor and beautiful inspiration.