Another 12 miles in the books . . .

Bears win, fire in my fire pit, bought a new down winter coat from Cabellas for cheap, God loves me even though I'm not perfect, Jack Johnson coming out of the speakers and another 12 miles in the books. Hip felt good. Both knees started to ache as usual after 7 miles. Ran hard. Ran into the fog. Ran like it was my last run. Thought alot about my body and how I have absolutely abused  it over the years with nicotine, beer, junk food and general neglect. One of the reasons I run is because I CRAVE all of the above! Two years ago I thought that I was going to have to pay the price with my life for my abuse to my body. When I found out it it was a false alarm - - -I cleaned my act up. I don't judge. Believe me, I don't judge. If I could feed my body what it really wants (Cigars, chew, Keystone Light, Twinkies!) without the consequences, I probably would! God has shown me so much PURE  joy without the long term abuse to my body. He has given me running to replace the other crap . . .and I am SO thankful.