Fall is coming - 25 Aug 2007
Fall, my favorite time of year, is almost upon us. This beautiful season is the same in any language and it happens in almost every place across the Planet. The bright hues of red, orange and yellow appear almost overnight and nature’s internal clock signals a gradual slow-down.
What’s funny is that we also enjoy our favorite outdoor activities – differently come autumn. Our friends and training partners slow down after the summer full of exploits, and a more causal enjoyment becomes the number one objective. The very way we experience nature changes drastically too. The air and water temperature cools which change the way we feel and breathe. The fact that we have to wear different “layers” changes our contact with the outdoor elements. And even our energy levels change requiring different amounts of food, water and sleep.
And of course the environment changes around us too. Water currents change, as do wave patterns. Leaves fall off the trees and decorate our favorite trails. Rain makes an occasional and unexpected appearance, and even our favorite animal friends suddenly change coats, migrate to warmer climates, or disappear all together to hibernate through the winter. All of this makes for a tantalizing piece of art that only nature could create.
So in the upcoming months, take a moment to enjoy the changes happening around you on your regular training routes or weekend trips. And remember to slow down and celebrate this special time of year with an “après” Cappuccino and Hot Wine with your friends.
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