This is The Life

This morning was one of those mornings that was just amazing. It was a beautiful day. The sun was shining, the ocean water was a vivid blue and very calm, and the runner partners rocked. I had the pleasure of meeting Mike D and Dai Roberts for a morning run. The scenery was stunning (the Virginia Beach Oceanfront).
The first couple of miles were easy and fun. Light conversation with a huge tail wind. Once we turned around at first street........the last couple of miles were straight into a huge head wind. I tucked in behind Mike for the most part......it's not cheating......it's called being smart. And the way I see it....I'm really helping him out by making him a stronger runner. We finished up and decided it was time for breakfast.
This is always the best part. A great run, good food, great conversations, and wonderful friends. We ate at Big Sam's (Mike's favorite place and apparently the best pancakes in the Hampton Roads area). The pancakes were great. I ate mine with strawberry jelly and they were wonderful. We spent most of the time discussing running, Trader Joe's, and memories.
As always the great time had to end and it was time to go home. But that's okay b/c the best part.............is that with where we live......it will happen again real soon.