Each new day on Oahu saw me getting in a run at Kailua Beach.
Without reservation I will say that this was one of the best experiences of my holiday in Hawaii. Yes, I love races, where hundreds or even thousands of runners gather at a single spot to celebrate their sport and each other. Just today I got a text message from a friend from Wake Forest who ran the London 10K this morning. His text read, in part, "Had a blast! Lots of people." It's at races like this that each of us becomes all of us. But sometimes I prefer the peace and solitude of the lonely jog to the bustle of modern life, lost in thought, carried forward by the unattainable grace of fluid movement.
Such was the case every morning in the islands. For me, at times running is a solitary sport. But races are times to find the connectedness I need with those who share my hopes and dreams. Best of both worlds, I guess you could say.