Running to Slow Down

There was a break in the weather tonight, so I took the opportunity to fit in a 3.5 mile run after work. I have to admit, it may have been my toughest run since beginning TNT. I've put in a lot more miles than I'm used to this week and I think my body is telling me to chill out a bit. My legs have never hurt so bad.
It's funny how therapeutic running has become. On non-running days I feel like I'm missing out on something. Like tonight, as I ran I was able to see some of the streets I drive on daily in a completely different light. There is so much life in the in-between spaces of our lives. We miss a lot of the beauty while coming and going. Running slows me down a bit, mentally. When I run, I feel more in tune with things around me and less stressed about things I cannot control. I think we could all use a little more of that.