Dark In Denver

Open Late

We have one day off during the ten-day medicine course and I needed to return to Denver. At the end of my work day in the classroom and the end of my car ride, I was feeling the need to exercise. I laced up the shoes and left the house at ten. I stuck to the well-lit streets that run through downtown. In the cool of the evening, I could run quickly without overheating and with the benefit of several days at altitude the air here seemed rich with oxygen. The run felt great and ended too soon. I ran around the capital building, it’s gilded dome lit against the black sky. One of the best things about running is that it can be done anywhere at anytime. All one needs is a good pair of shoes, a little bit of time, and a small amount of willingness to get out the door, even if its late.