Run to feel better

This is the most wonderful time of the year, but it throws off every routine you could possible have. Instead of running in the morning, I'm running at night. Instead of writing each day, I'm shopping...or baking...or decorating...or, what was I saying? Does it sound like I'm getting a bit burnt out on Christmas? Maybe-

Forgive me- I start so early and go full force that it's hard not to long for my routines. I need routine. Running a couple miles in the dark can be scary. What if someone doesn't see me and spreads my guts 3 feet across the road? It could happen. What if a mountain lion didn't get enough to eat today and I'm lookin pretty good? Yes, here it could happen. Oh well, sometimes yeah just have to take that chance because feeling good is worth the risk. Doesn't mean those bad things are going to happen. Chances are, they won't.
There I go again- talking about that jumpin in the freezing water thing again...

For the record... I ran American River then around Otter Trail. I usually run it so that I run up the incredibly steep crazy of a ***** hill, but today I slammed down a small glass of wine and ran it backwards. (just for a change of scenery, ha ha) in the dark no less. No, I don't mean I actually ran backwards- duh...although that would be interesting. No, no..I'd look like a dork!

Don't yeah ever feel like doing something stupid? I guess that wasn't that stupid. I've done more dangerous stuff. Like jumping off cliffs. Repelling. No, actually that was safe. I had gear. Well, then what have I done that is dangerous?

To be continued...