First time ever it's dawned on me to take a run at some New Year’s resolutions. These are the ones that came to mind today, though I wonder what they will look like in the morning:
1. Leave the watch behind once in a while. Time waits for no one,
but it can be ignored at times.
2. Be selfless. No running if it conflicts with relationships,
commitments, obligations, work.
3. . Remember the real meaning of races. “We are, I am, you are.” --
Adrienne Rich 1929-2012.
4. Get a good goal. A thousand miles for the year seems like a wise
one, thank you Amby Burfoot (“The Life of a Runner,” Runner’s World, November 2012).
5. Run with the young. Well, every now and then, anyway. Let them
pull you along. (And let them do the talking).
6. Listen for things. Ambient sound is alive with ideas.
7. Stick to the plan when it comes to pain. Don’t run through it;
the knees know.
8. Wait with the words. Keep
the interior voice quiet from time to time. It needs a rest.
9. Watch for the wildlife. Even the occasional rabbit or crow can
teach one something about running.
10. Don’t forget fun. This thing is something kids do. Take joy in still
bouncing along after all these years.
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