And I was there.

The Fun Run was, well, fun. At 11:15 p.m. more than 200 people ran the 3.3 mile Prospect Park loop. It was cold but I love running in cold weather if I am dressed properly (Kirsten at Slope Sports helped me figure out what to wear. The winter running gloves SS gave away to the first 100 registrants were also great).

What an amazing way to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Invigorating. Meditative. Energetic. Ecstatic. Running in the park at night is such a treat! The lake, the trees, the Oriental Pavilion, Wollman Rink, the playgrounds.

Everything looks so different at night (the secret park we don’t know).

Running on this cold, clear night, stars were visible and it felt like the best possible way to begin the new year. An omen of health, exercise, self-care, good living.

The fireworks were beautiful and what a festive and special evening in the park. We walked home down Third Street with the bustling fireworks crowd looking at the Christmas-lit windows of the limestones and brownstones.

Home. A hot bath. OSFO blowing on her Happy New Year horn. Finally quiet. Then sleep.