Running And "Playing" In The Rain
Returning today from my lunchtime 10 mile run, a co-worker (non-runner but once
a runner) asks if I ran in the rain today as he looked out the window and the
obvious rain was pelting the glass. I answered, "Why, yes, of course I did!" He
said what's up with that. He continues, "I used to love running in the rain when
I ran, but why is that I hate walking in the rain?" I stated, "Well, it's
probably because you're not dressed for 'play'. When you're in your business
dress, you're all worried about getting wet. When you're dressed to "play", as I
look at running everyday, it's fun and exhilarating and you don't care ... kinda
like when you were a kid". He looked at me and said, "Yeah, and how did you come
up with such a correct psychological answer so quick?" I chuckled and explained
I have a lot of time to think while I'm out "playing"!