Running, Hiking, and Friends

“Running, Hiking, and Friends.”

Today,

I planned to hike Gwanaksan mountain with friends after a long time.

To keep my morning running routine,

I kept things light and ran to the starting point of the hike.

“Running to the trailhead?”

A slightly uncertain start to something I had never tried before.

But —

running as I usually do, I arrived at the trailhead,

changed my shoes,

and matched my pace to my friends as we climbed, rested, and descended,

sharing our stories along the way.

Then, over a meal and coffee,

sharing laughter together,

I realized I could no longer even remember the word “worry.”

Because I have a body and mind that can move freely,

and friends to share these moments with,

I am a happy person.

Together —

Let’s run!