My Magic Shoes

My magic shoes are not of the red glittery variety, but rather they are a little worn and now a little soggy. They are blue and silver shoes that are lighter than air. They beckon me to put them on and take them for a spin. They promise to take me to new heights and new places. They are my running shoes and just like when I was six years old they make me feel like I can run faster and that I am stronger when I wear them. I know it may sound a little silly especially if you have never experienced the feeling.

When I run in my shoes I am free, liberated from everything except the wind, the rain, and the sound of my soles striking the pavement. I am light and can fly through the air, no matter the pumpkin pie that I ate yesterday. Guilt runs are great though!

I think that today I actually became part Labrador Retrevier, as Mystic and I were running in sync, exhilirated by every falling drop of rain just happy to be alive and part of the world around us. She of course was more interested in running after birds. I however, did not share that desire but that is not the point. We were two free spirits, woman and dog together.

On such a day when people feel the regret of overeating yesterday and participate in crazy shopping sprees, keep it simple. Take out your magic shoes and go for a spin. Your shoes will tell you that you are fast and lighter than air. It is okay to listen to them and feel like you did when you were six. Besides the endorphins are a great bonus and help to create crazy blogs about magic shoes. Happy running.

Lori