Shoes tied and socks pulled up
\nIt was time for the early morning ritual
\nThe sun was yet to make its appearance
\nThere’s a long way to go before it does<\/p>\n
Balance is key to the ritual
\nToo fast and I’ll break something
\nToo slow and no stimulation
\nJust the right amount of speed is important<\/p>\n
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\nbreathing in… breathing out…
\n<\/em>The birds and the bees slept in their nests
\nbreathing in… breathing out…<\/em><\/p>\n
\nStrava’s reminders pushed me to take a step
\nAnd another step, and another step
\nUntil I finished the goal I set for myself<\/p>\n
\nToo fast and I’ll definitely lose breath
\nEven without going out of the gate
\nThe ritual will fail<\/p>\n
\nToo slow and it’ll take forever
\nto reach the goal I set for myself
\nThe ritual will fail again<\/p>\n
\n“You can really do this” I reassured myself
\nShoes tied and socks pulled up
\nI am ready to take on the day<\/p>\n