The Power of the....Heart

I wanted to say power of the legs in the title but that's not how the saying goes even though it has revealancy. 

Another reason is I love how soothing running is. 

 Even though, I hate running in the cold.  Crazy enough, I'd rather run in 95 degree heat than in 35 degree winter weather.  It sounds weird and stupid, but I just hate running the first two miles in the freezing, uncomfortable cold weather.  Your body does warm up and sometimes you don't even sweat because of the cool brisk air relegating your body temperature.  It just that first two miles that I always think about and it stops me from running.

Nevertheless, I have been putting off running for a few days until I finally pulled off a 5 miler late Thursday night after watching Rutgers choke away their best chance to win a conference title (and a BCS bid) in over 130 years.  So naturally, I hated the first couple miles, however, after, it was pure bliss. 

I felt great afterwards, got 5 hours of sleep and felt more enegrized and relaxed the next day at work.  It's amazing how strong running is in mood elevation.  It's scientifically proven to cure depression.  It gets you in shape.  You are outdoors.  I could go on...

Backtracking a bit, in reference to this post's title, "The Power of the Heart", I traveled down to Virginia and hand delivered a check of $4500 to both of my cousins, Robb and Kathleen to help promote a healhty lifestyle and fight cancer.  They were beyond shocked.  None of the Kluxen family had any idea I was raising money trying to make a small difference.  They were speechless and I didn't even know how to react.  I guess I was to close to the situation.

During the weekend, the feeling of humility grew and the importance to continue helping others created clarity.   There is much work needed to be done and I will work to help those in need.

On December 19, the Tri for Life foundation will be working along with TGIF Friday's in North Brunswick to help raise money for a Hurricane Sandy family in need.  Friday's helped raise $700 for the Kluxen family and I am hoping we can produce similar results. 

So if you aren't doing anything on Wednesday night, come on out to Friday's in North Brunswick and support a great cause.