Why run? It is my meditation. It clears my mind. It toughens and strengthens my body. It is spiritual, an ancient primal dance that transcends philosophy. It challenges me each time. Sometimes one mile is harder than five. Sometimes I run past the strain and fatigue and I can glide and float almost effortlessly. Sometimes it hurts and teaches me hard lessons about overdoing it. It dictates what I eat and when to rest. Running is human propulsion. I can run for an hour or more if I need to. I run because they (the doctors) told me I never could again, they were wrong. I will run as long as I can. If I can run there is still hope and life in me.