A Jog in the Park

I went running aroung the big loop in Central Park today. Because it was Shabbos, I couldn't take my iPod with me, so I decided to appreciate what was going on around me instead. Going down the west side, I listened to the birds chirping, the musicians playing jazz, people's conversations,"...the doctor said it the Altoids, stop eating Altoids..." I felt the sun beating on me, and the cool wind that came to relieve the heat. Coming back up the east side, I smelled the fragrant lilac trees which recently blossomed. I was surprised to meet a guy from my boxing class, and we ran the rest of the way together, which made the uphill part near 110th street much more bearable. But I must admit, the best part of the jog was the fact that while about five men passed me, I don't think a single woman did. Enough gloating. I recommend everyone take a jog in the park.