Dawn (x2)

5:40am. 56 degrees, with a band of low fog sitting on the powerlines, and pink and purple-tinged clouds above the treetops as the sun comes up. Dew clings to the grasses and ferns. Birds chirp as I run along, and I notice the berries on the bushes lining the trail are turning blush-pink, a certain sign that fall is on its way. A gorgeous morning to be out, enjoying a good run before the rest of the house wakes up. Today was the second day in a row that I've been out before 5:45am to get my running in. It is admittedly a bit of a struggle to get up in the dark and out the door so early, but it truly is a great way to start the day!