I’ve been enjoying evening jogs along Anchorage’s Park Strip this summer.*
Ten things I loved tonight:
- Seeing Star the Reindeer out for her evening stroll
- The cute couple sitting on a blanket in the middle of a field playing chess
- Frolicking dogs of all shapes and sizes
- The sunshine and clouds reflected in the Atwood building
- All the different sports being played: Soccer, softball, (maybe quidditch?), ultimate, flag football, tennis, and probably others I didn’t pay attention too as I ran by
- Super cute houses along 10th Avenue
- The mouthwatering smell of BBQs
- An adorable family flying super hero kites
- All the friendly smiles from people happy to be out in the world
- Glimpses of Cook Inlet sparkling in the sunshine
Of course, the combination of these distractions, the great weather, and the peaceful easy feeling of summertime led to a slow stroll to better enjoy the moment instead of a full run, but it’s all good – it just felt great to be out there!
*Photo not from tonight – Grover is not a jogger – but isn’t he cute?!