Location: Destin

Distance: 6 miles

Today I started running around 5:15 pm. I ran on the beach for about a mile and a half and then I went on the road to finish the run. All around it was a great run. I knew that I wanted to run on the beach but I didn't have a plan for how long or how far. Sometimes running without a plan is so satisfying. I would have been completely content with 3 miles or 10 miles. I just wanted to run and wander around the area. After a mile and a half on the beach, I was getting tired of the soft sand and I decided to run on the road until I felt like turning around. I was sweaty, salty, and sticky from the day at the beach. A little sunburnt and drained from the sun, I jogged until my little heart was content. As I cooled down, I was surprised at how tired I was. I really can't get enough of beach runs. They are exhausting and so rewarding at the same time. I hope that I will always take full advantage of my beach days. So many of my best running memories are at the beach... Ponte Vedra, West Palm, San Diego, Charleston, Sea Island, St. Simons Island, and now Destin. Not too bad if I do say so myself.