Adventure Pace Running

One of the things I’ve been doing lately is using running as a way to build human connection.

Sometimes that means going on a run with a friend, and other times it means using that time-on-feet to make a phone call and reconnect with someone I care about.

There’s something synergistic about being in an endurance state while having a conversation.

It forces you to slow down.

It opens you up mentally and emotionally.

Words don’t come as easily, thus more intention behind their formation.

Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve made it a habit. On some runs, I’ll call my Mom, who I’ve been reconnecting with after decades. Yesterday, I did the same with a lifelong friend. We hadn’t spoken in a while—not for any specific reason, just because that’s life. But we had a great a great conversation.

Earlier that morning, running was the excuse to have coffee with a friend and get out for a few miles through some beautiful neighborhoods in the early morning sun.

It’s become a beautiful excuse to make the most of that time—productive, rewarding, and I’d even say energetic in the deepest sense.

So this post is for my mom, my dear friend Lacey, and to Brian, and for all the people down the line who’ll get a slightly out-of-breath phone call from me while I’m out putting in the miles.

Much love to all.