Laces tied and heart unsteady
With the adrenaline of an excited soul.
Pointed toes and muscles flexed;
Running is my remedy.
Each stride lifts hefty burdens
Until my aching shoulders rise and
Pump matching time to floating feet;
Running is my remedy.
A smile breaks as sweat drips
Through the furrow of my brow.
This is the place I long to be,
For to run is to be free.