To me, June 1 is not only special because it is my birthday. It is also the International Day of Children in my native country Romania, as well as in many European countries. This year, June 1st became even more special, as it was Global Running Day, so I had at least three big reasons to celebrate, and who doesn’t want to find reasons to rejoice?
And if you missed having a great runch (Run+lunch), or even running to your work place if close enough, there are still plenty of events you can sign up and more info about Global Day of Running.
http://www.runnersworld.com/motivation/
For ideas and info on International Children’s Day and how you can celebrate this day with all the young and adult children in your life, check out:
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/resources/i/internationalchildrensday.asp
My birthday run and celebration made me jump with joy and appreciation for being a runner, as well as being in great shape and health. My good friend Holly Macriss was kind to make my birthday special by driving us to Pilot Hill from where we took the Magnolia Ranch Trail and ran to Cronan Ranch and back.
Although we started our run around 9:20 a.m., we could already feel the heat. Later on that day, temperatures hit 100 degrees, so we decided to enjoy the scenery and walk the long hills, as we needed to conserve our energy. The American River views followed the trail and sure dazzled us. We felt grateful we chose to do a trail run that day, so we could revel in the beauty of nature, as well as be in perfect running unison with millions of people who were running in amazing places all over the world.
During our run, we came across horse riders and mountain bikers, as well as a dead gopher snake and a bobcat that ran in front of us and disappeared into the thick bushes and trees. Once we reached Cronan Ranch, we could really feel the sun’s heat on our necks, bodies, and legs. We joked around about our run and my birthday celebration in 100 degree weather. Holly said to me: “I think it’s hot enough, so you can blow out that candle, Carmen.”
“Good one, Holly,” I replied and laughed. It was good to redirect our attention from the heat and our tired legs by resorting to laughter and joking around.
The highlight of our fantastic 8-mile trail run was our stop by an old movie set that had been used to shoot some big Western movies.
“Wow! Being part of this old movie set sure makes my birthdays special,” I told Holly, who smiled, knowing that I was thoroughly enjoying my birthday and global running day.
Towards the end of the run, the sun turned into a fire-spitting dragon, but we did not melt or wilt away, as we came across a creek and cooled off.
We finished our run back at Magnolia Ranch, after we headed to Scott’s Seafood and Grill and had a great birthday lunch.
What an honor to have my birthday on Global Running Day and The International Day of Children! Cheers to all the Global Runners out there! Make every run special and make every mile count! Happy strides!
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