Snorkels, frozen fish, money, an abandoned toilet, cell phones, a switchblade, a hammer, sunglasses and a baby shower present. What do they have in common?

All things that I have found on the side of the road when I am out running.

The most important thing that I have found?

Patience with myself and improved mental and physical health.

“Running has been an interesting teacher over the years”—- and I still have more to learn.

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