Evening Jog: Why I Decided To Do It

Being a nocturne, it's already a given that we find beauty in the darkness of the night. There is always something magnificent about the sunset and the looming dark cloud cloaking the city as the moon rises upon the departure of the sun. Running, however, is not exactly a part of the equation of these amazing possibilities. We've been told by our parents, the TV and the society how dangerous it is to go out at night. If you're a female, it's twice the trouble. So, why still do it?

Because of this...

There is nothing as incredible as the city lights covering the metro as night settles comfortably for the next twelve hours. There's nothing like empty streets, roads and alleyways to run past, dance to and scream at. There is nothing like the silence of the night and the music blasting your ears as you force yourself to push a little bit further despite the pain overcoming your entire body. Most of all, there is nothing like pure isolation as you realize that you have the place all to yourself. 

No one will come up and talk to you. No one can mess up your concentration. No one can distract you from doing what you aim to do. At that moment, it's just you. You are only with yourself and all the other things in between you and your limitless potential. This time, your focus is on yourself.

There's just something liberating about that. There's something emancipating about giving yourself the time you know it deserves. With the never-ending chaos in society nowadays, it's nice to just unplug- even for just a few minutes. The night provides you the full effect of that. 

It's probably because you know that while everyone is in their dream world, you're here living your dream by pushing yourself to the limit. A fit and healthy body is not a bad consolation prize either. So, give it a go and try it yourself. The night is our safe place, after all. 

Have a good night and the sweetest of dreams to you!