The 3^rd Day of Christmas Joy

American Tobacco Trail

I have a love hate relationship with the American Tobacco Trail. Way more love than hate.

The Loves….

• Beauty – year round it is gorgeous.
• Peaceful – if you stare at the picture long enough, you can envision yourself getting lost in thought on that trail – I have many, many times.
• Memories – so many fond memories have been made on that trail. Long weekend runs with the best running buddies ever, bike rides with the fam and/or friends, long walks with the pooches and years of “unofficial” Turkey Trot’s on Thanksgiving morning with great friends. Ahh – so many fond memories!

The Hate….(more of a dislike really)

• It proves to be a false flat. Look at that picture – it looks as flat as the day is long, but let me assure you, it is not. If you think I am lying, go for a run and you too will know what I mean. Having said that, it is truly the flattest place to run around here.

When I stare at that picture I am flooded with so many fond memories and that, my friends, brings me pure 

JOY!