Hi I saw you during my morning run that day

In the early morning, when I shed a layer of autumn clothes and ran out of the community, the moon and the road were still hazy, and the gentle breath of spring was carried by the slight breeze. Undoubtedly, it was truly the scent of spring. There was no biting cold, only the gentle and mild spring breeze. Spring seems to advance silently across the land, making many of us cling to it desperately when summer arrives, longing for the spring we never fully embraced.

On the way, the first person I often encounter is a girl in her early twenties, with a mid-length ponytail and a black and gray dress. Her most noticeable feature is that she always carries a plastic bag in her left hand. Initially, I didn't know what she was doing with it until today, when I saw her occasionally bending down to pick up plastic bottles along the road while running, even crossing the street to retrieve them. She also holds a white phone in her left hand, and I can hear music playing from it as I pass by. Although I don't know the song, I remember this girl. She doesn't seem like someone who needs to collect recyclables to survive but rather a passionate environmentalist. She is a resilient girl, and even during the snowy days of last winter in Zhengzhou, I saw her running, sometimes even backwards. Beautiful girl, it's your fortune to realize the importance of exercise at such a young age. Bless you.

At the 2-kilometer mark, I encountered the second regular runner, a very imposing man in his thirties or forties with a crew cut. Throughout the winter, I almost saw him every day. Sometimes he would run in a vest, even in the cold winter. This shows that winter is not as cold as we imagine, and once you start running, you shed the cold and the fear of it, gaining winter's clarity and persistence.

Around the 4-kilometer mark, I met the enthusiastic old man I mentioned yesterday. Today, I greeted him a bit late and was left behind by this lovely uncle. Even in the cold winter, I often encountered this energetic and spirited old man. Initially, his attire caught my attention: a headlamp on his head, wearing a short-sleeved shirt and shorts, with long clothes underneath in the winter. He is very thin but full of spirit. Recently, we have almost met every day, and his enthusiastic greetings from afar make me feel young. If such an uncle is running diligently, what reason do we have to refuse or give up?

At the 5-kilometer mark, I reached the small bridge on Hangzhou Road. This bridge connects the bustling city with the quiet suburbs. Every time I get here, I tell myself, 'Almost halfway, keep going!' This inner voice has accompanied me since I started running, through late autumn, across the cold winter, and now into spring. And I will continue running as always.

From 6 to 7 kilometers, I sometimes pass under the Lianhuo Highway Bridge on Wenhua Road, where there is a gas station. On the first day of 2016, I ran here with Sister Ding and Zhang Shuai, witnessing the first sunrise of the new year. It marked the beginning of a new mode for us: exercising well, working hard, and living optimistically. Having such 'refining' friends is a great encouragement and support. We believe that in the days to come, as we move forward together, we will be more energetic, handsome, healthy, and efficient in our work. For a long time, I have had their companionship. Thank you again!

The next 3 kilometers are on a beautiful track on the east side of Wenhua Road. Originally, I ran on the west side of Wenhua Road, but one day, by chance, I ran to the other side and discovered this beautiful, comfortable, and refreshing track. Running laps on a school track makes you want to stop when tired, easily leading to fatigue. But on this long track, you have to run to the end of the road and then run back. That's how I've persisted for so long. Deep down, I'm not afraid of long distances, but maybe I'm a bit lazy? Haha! This beautiful track, whether in the snowy winter mornings, the gentle spring rains, or the windy autumn days, always has people running on it. Sister Cai, my colleague's wife, was running with a regular runner this morning. Her graceful figure in a bright green top made me envious. An older sister, so full of vitality, made me feel like she was a young girl. Her husband said she often sees me. Haha, maybe I didn't notice before. Since she passed through my sight in a shiny pink outfit, I knew this role model would always inspire me. Beautiful Sister Cai, running in the morning light, do you know how beautiful you are?

Around the 9-kilometer mark, I occasionally encounter the most beautiful family combination: my Sister Ma with her lover and little lover, her husband and son. The sight of them coming towards me is so beautiful. Nine-year-old Zhang Tong, in an eye-catching orange top, is like a cute little elf. Auntie hopes you will understand the true meaning of exercise early and genuinely fall in love with it. Keep it up.

In the last 2 to 3 kilometers, I always encounter an old man in a blue tracksuit. I seem to have seen him running on this road a few years ago. In summer, he only wears shorts, revealing his thin frame. This convinces me that running can definitely help you lose weight. Although I've only lost a few pounds after more than a hundred days, I know I haven't persisted enough. With another hundred days, two hundred days, three hundred days... I will definitely achieve the abs I've been longing for.

Running in the morning, working hard during the day, and reading and reflecting at night. This is almost my ideal life, and I am getting closer to it. Through running, I have learned to love myself, to discard the negative feedback from those who look down on me or criticize me, and to constantly reflect. I firmly believe that this life will continue and get even better.