A Surprising Run

Last night was an emotionally draining night.  We all have them.  Between fighting with my teenage son and feeling like I'm getting no where with someone I care deeply for... I felt utterly drained today.  It was as if I was in a bubble.  Nothing seemed to be able to break through the sad, grumpy feeling I was having as I trudged through my morning.  Now, if you know me, you know that I will fight this terrible feeling with all I have.  I attack it with as much gusto as my mind and body allows, so with my ever fighting mentality I thought the sun and a quick run might break my haze.
I planned my route in my head and set out.  It was if my legs were ladden with lead but I knew that it was exactly what I needed to clear my heart and my mind.  I had to have many pep talks as I placed one foot in front of the other.  "You can do it", "Just run to that spot and you can walk if you want" (I know I will always keep running once I get there but the permission is nice!) and "You are accomplishing your cardio goal" kept me motivated as I conitinued on.
Now comes my favourite part.  As I was running down the last couple side streets I see a grey truck stop and move forward, then stop and move again.  I figured they were looking for a house and were lost.  I turned the corner... it's the last street I have to run.  My stomach is feeling sick, I have pushed myself to my own personal limits and I know it.  The truck stops in front of me and backs up... I get a little nervous thinking I was spent and if they tried something I would have nothing left to give to save myself.  My body is exhausted but I still thought they were lost and if they needed directions I would help.  The man rolls down the window and asks me this... "were you running down Ontario and Linwell?".  I was surprised that that was his question but I said yes.  He then told me that him and his friend had been arguing over if it was me and that he had to tell me that I was impressively fast since they only stopped to have a small bite to eat and I had made it as far as I had.
My mood changed in that moment!!