I Could Drive Forever

One of those golden runs that come along now and again.

Felt fairly sore through the day, particularly in the feet. Tired, too. Wasn't really looking forward to the run home, but it was going to be a relaxed hour - more so than usual, since I'd neglected to pack my watch. Oh well.

Once I hit the pavement, though, I felt pretty damned good. Time to admit it - I love running in the Frees. They seem to have a lovely, natural feel to them that, whilst not quite like running in bare feet, is certainly agreeable to my footstrike. I seemed to have a great flow going, and my mood lifted accordingly. Hills seemingly offered no resistance to my progress.

The iPod seemed to sense the mood and dug up some of my favourite songs - I was singing to The Eels Somebody Loves You. Love that song - it reminds me of a dear friend of mine and always brings a smile to my face.

Followed the Pacific Highway from St Leonards down to Lane Cove, down Epping Road to Centennial Avenue to Gladesville, working the loop through Huntley's Point to come up to Victoria Road and home. Probably around 12km in 55 mins or so - bah, who cares how long and how far when it feels good like that?

Funny, even with the iPod in the ears, I was singing another song I had in mind. I know the song's about doing the right thing and walking out on someone before you completely screw them up, but I preferred my intepretation.

Smog's I Could Drive Forever...

"With every mile
Another piece of me peels of
And whips down the road
All down the road

I should’ve left a long time ago
The best idea I’ve ever had

I feel light and strong
I could drive forever..."