Running for me is feeling alive again. Running the Great Cow Harbor 10K Race last month was a magical experience. I surprised myself with a time of 52 minutes. But the success was not mine alone. I had a great running partner, who also finished in 52 minutes. She inspired me to push harder even when I felt like taking it easy. Running has been a blessing for me, because I have met kind people who also happen to be determined athletes. Currently, I am preparing for the Oysterfestival 5K on October 17, 2009. If anyone has any training tips, I am all ears.