run.

Excuse me while a take a moment alone.

A moment to get lost in the sound of my breath, my music, 

And my feet hitting the pavement.

A time for me to sweat it out.

Breathing in fresh air and breathing out stress.

Feeling myself supported and guided by the wind.

Challenging my own physical strength, while clearing my mind.

Excuse me while I take a moment to run.

Not running away from life's woes,

Running toward them and defeating them. One mile at a time.

Not letting troubles get the best of me, 

But ultimately finding the best of me through my troubles.

Excuse those for mistaking me for being weak.

They seem to not know this very important thing:

As I run, my mind, body, and soul is getting stronger.

Now, excuse me, I need to run...