There is a different kind of energy that comes from walking in the city.
I like to hike or walk in parks and enjoy the quietness of the woods, and I like walking in our quiet neighborhoods in my small town but, over the weekend, I went for a walk in the city.
I really enjoyed walking around Lake Harriet on Saturday. It was another fabulous fall day in Minnesota with beautiful sunshine and blue skies with great wisps of white clouds. There were so many people enjoying the great outdoors. It was festive and energizing. There were young and old folks, biking or walking or running, pushing a stroller or wheelchair, or walking a dog/s.
The most unusual, but heartwarming sight, was two runners coming in our direction. They were running side by side but one was clearly leading the other. They wore fluorescent vests. One vest identified a runner assistant, or something on that order, and the other vest identified the runner as a blind runner, with assistant.
I don’t know if they were training for the marathon that was coming up the following day but it was a touching moment to know someone was taking time to help a blind person run. My heart was so happy to see this duo. I didn’t know this kind of service existed, but am glad to know it does.
Sunday was another beautiful day for thousands of runners in the Twin Cities marathon…
Valerie, I saw that man with his assistant runner on Sunday running the marathon. It was just before mile 26 and it warmed my heart to see him! When we saw them running around Lake Harriet I bet it was their final run before race day.
Ohhh…that is so great. I’m glad you saw them Amber. Thanks for letting me know.
I so enjoyed our time together walking around Lake Harriet (and perusing the landscape nursery and the yardwork and the reading our books by the fire!)
A few years back, my family picnicked by Lake Harriet. The scene is as you describe it. Lots to watch. I prefer less busy.