Rain running = a love shower

I love to go running in the rain. As far as I'm concerned April showers can stay. I think this is because I belong out on the coast.

Rain running is exhilarating. When I get out there I feel so renewed and alive, it doesn't matter how tired I am or how I start out grumbling about a quick run and then home, I always want more. I love the feeling of water pouring down my face and feel of the cool wet meeting the warmth of body half way between my jacket and long sleeve shirt.

My friend Chandra passed away on Sunday April 8, 2006. She was only 35 and fought a lengthy battle with cancer. Although I only had the privilege of knowing her for four years we developed a close bond. She was the type of woman who inspires pretty much everyone. She was a talented artist. On the occasion of my wedding shower she gave me a special painting of an angel. On the back she wrote "may you always be showered with love". Tonight when I ran in the rain I could see her, feel her there with me, pushing me to go farther and faster. I ran and ran. I ran my first sub 9 minute mile since high school. The entire time the rain came down. It mixed with my tears. I came home feeling completely cleansed and peaceful. I have a new running partner & guardian angel.