This wasn't supposed to start off this way, my first notion of why I wanted to start a company blog was not what is on my mind and heart today. I had envisioned discussing the joys of grinding out miles or how hard it is to roll out of bed on weekend morning to run in snow. How Brooks Launch are the greatest shoes ever made or how a fartlek is ridiculous to an engineering mind.

But as I started off this morning's run, my heart and mind were on deeper subjects. As I ground out miles I could care less where my heart rate was at and if I could carry on a conversation (or sing the brady bunch theme) at this pace. I was trying to shed my own head trash, as I push myself through those miles it helps me burn off the negative thoughts that weigh me down. I'm not saying that it is for everyone mind you but it is my therapy at times.

I found myself wondering what kind of condolences could I give to those hurting around me. I've often quoted Johnny Cash in that "I'll try to carry off a little darkness on my back, 'till things are brighter, I'm the man in black," but I'm not sure I could bear the load that some close to me will have to carry. What do I have to offer that can ease their suffering??

But as I push on, my watch buzzes alerting me of my last mile split, "gotta pick it up that last mile was slow.." I tell myself and as my pace quickens the darkness both inside and out slowly begins to fade away. The harder I push myself the lighter my spirit feels, washed away clean in a baptism of sweat.

Maybe I don't have the answers to fix everything but I do know that if you are of the mindset and a pair of sneakers. I can offer you an opportunity to lighten your mind on an open stretch of road.