On my Run today

Crisp acorns crunching beneath my Mizunos
Water main break, brown water bubbling up through the grass and dirt
forming a rushing river down the street. I go around.
Sidewalk, asphalt, grass, dirt, I zigzag to find the safest path
Cold breeze, colder still in the shade
I withdraw my hands into my sleeves for warmth
Full sunlight, breeze dies, too warm now, I shed layers
Runners come toward me, pass by me.
Some glide by with ease
Others are struggling
I make up stories
Is this their 1st new years resolution run?
Will they still be running a month from now?
I stick with my intervals. Run. Beep. Walk. Beep. Run....
Steady, slow, consistent.. Run. Beep. Walk. Beep. Run..
Minute after minute, mile after mile, I get it done
I've made it back to my apartment complex
Tuck in through the gate, head for the pool
It is 53 degrees out
The pool is not heated
Shoes and socks come off
Pants rolled up to my thighs
I step into the icy water
Feel it burn and freeze and sink into my bones
My legs go numb and start to feel warm from inside out
Recovery.
11 miles on my Garmin
I am proud of me
Good job T.