SCOTT ROWLEY

20 Miles of Forest Magic

9/14/2013

4 Comments

 
Picture
Today, I set out on Six Lakes Trail for a 20 mile run in preparation of next weekends Flagline 50K in Central Oregon.

I experienced a true sense of meditation. I saw only two people in the first few miles then not a sole for the next 15. I experienced a peace of mind that allowed me to leave everything and only focus on where I was and what I was doing in that very moment. I was present.

It was beautiful to carry my body down the path and hear nothing more than my own footsteps, breath, the wind and surrounding wildlife. With each passing lake I learned a little more about myself, where I was and where I now am. I am grateful, happy and free. 

The forest is full of magic like this. It can transform as person. It can make a rude person nice, a sad person happy and stressed person at peace. It will not talk back to you and will always give a second chance as long as you respect it.

Stats from the Run - http://connect.garmin.com/activity/375725095

4 Comments
Bob
9/14/2013 03:43:10 pm

Love your experience!

Reply
Scott Rowley
9/15/2013 12:46:49 am

Glad you did! More to come in the future :)

Reply
John
9/16/2013 02:46:17 am

Nice butterfly. Good trip and only one blister on new shoes. Sweet.

Reply
Mom
9/18/2013 05:33:01 am

What a lovely and a peaceful moment to capture the picture of the butterfly. Total relaxation!

Reply



Leave a Reply.


    Welcome to Scott's Adventure Blog!

    Categories

    All
    2017 Ski Trips
    30 Day Challenges
    365 Photos From 2013
    Annual Reflections
    Awesome Adventures
    Backcountry Skiing
    Back Country Skiing In Oregon
    Backpacking
    Business Optimization
    Entrepreneurship
    Failure Is Not An Option - Book Review
    Google+ Local
    Google Maps
    Happiness
    Healthy Habits
    Japan
    Journey Of Recovery
    Leadership
    Life Outside
    Marathons
    Mountain Climbing
    My Homes
    Personal Development
    Rock Climbing
    Running
    Skiing
    Skiing In Oregon
    South Sister
    Summer Camp 2013
    Websites

    Archives

    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    November 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012

    RSS Feed

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.