Running

Running was the only thing that kept me sane.

It helped me think, it helped me go to sleep, it helped me keep a lean built body the only thing it didn't help me with was my problems because I always had the tendency to run away from them which was an issue.

As I ran, the cold rain hitting my face, I put one foot in front of the other, keeping a steady pace, controlling my breathing and keeping my form.

I had been on my second mile and I showed no signs in stopping the vigorous pace.

Maybe just three miles today, Collin...

Three wasn't good enough, because I was still thinking of her.

I was thinking of her face, every detail of it. The way she smiles, the way her brown eyes would light up when she laughs.

Her lips.

The way she would look at me before she would pull my head down for a kiss.

I shook my head. Stay focus, don't think about her. Just focus on the run.

But I couldn't, all I can think about is her and it was driving me crazy.

Now you probably won't get any of this, in fact you might even be thinking this story has no purpose, just a love stricken guy who fell for a girl and ran when things got serious. You're not completely wrong but You're not right either.

This story is about how I, Collin McNealy fell for Riley Green.

And how running can change everything.