A Night Running I Go!

Before I run a Ragnar Relay I like to get at least one night run under my belt just to remember how it feels to run with a headlamp and vest. For me it's more of a mental preparation thing than anything else.

So I ran at night last night.

And I was immediately reminded why I love the night runs during the relay. Nothing gets your adrenaline going like the night run. It can be a tad scary, running in the dark with nothing to guide you but the tiny lamp strapped to your head. It only illuminates the way a few feet in front of you. Sometimes you stumble on a small rock or two, sometimes you run into a dead bush that found it's way into the middle of your path, sometimes you lose your stride when your foot hits a small pothole. Shit happens.

But the best part of the night run? Looking up and seeing a black sky spotted with thousands of stars. Turning off your music and just listening to the sound of your own breathing. And during a relay, catching a glimpse of that blinking red LED light a quarter of a mile ahead, then thinking to yourself, "I'm gonna pass that runner. Watch me."

I'm SO excited for the Ragnar this weekend!