A Quiet Calm

When I was walking to my lecture this morning I had a revelation of sorts. It was sunny and warm so I decided to go commando south of the ankles. I was amongst the chaos and noise that is rush hour on a tuesday morning when all of a sudden the world went quiet. It was weird but at the same time I felt a wonderful sense of inner calm and bliss. And it wasn't because I had frozen time (althought THAT would be pretty cool) and it wasn't because I had covered my ears. It was my feet. For some reason my mind decided to tune into my footsteps and I realised for the first time how quiet my footsteps now really are. And the more I focused on the sound, or lack of, of my bare feet on the pavement the more quiet the world got around me. It is really hard to explain without sounding completely nuts. But it was amazing. It was almost like meditational walking, if that is possible?! I have felt something similar when running barefoot but not with the intensity I had today. It would be amazing to reach that level of inner calm and quiet when I run though.

Speaking of run. I have agreed to do the Wellington Half Marathon with a pal of mine. Well, the run falls in exam week so there is a real potential for a no show on the day, but we'll see. I shall train for it either way. I am going to follow the recommended 10-week training plan. I like routines and plans because than means less chance of distractions and/or procrastination. And having a buddy to do it with usually means more success in sticking to it. We officially start training the week of 11th April. VERY excited. I plan to do it barefoot or do half in my Luna sandals and half barefoot. I'll see how I feel closer to the time. It will be my first ever official event in bare feet and boy am I ready for it. Let the countdown begin...