The recent change of weather over the last few days is an indicator that Fall is very close.  The dark and gloomy skies yesterday brought much needed rain last night, but the warm temperatures we have been enjoying have dipped some.  I don't think we past the 60 degree mark on the thermometer.  Burr.

I find the saddest part is losing over 3 minutes of daylight each day, meaning the dark days of winter will soon be upon us.  I am not one that suffers from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), where the lack of light plays on the emotional aspects.  Though I have friends that do dread the coming of the "Dark Days".  For me, running has been one way that I combat SAD because it forces me out the door and into the brisk air and limited sunlight.  Running works for me in that way.

For more information on SAD, follow:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seasonal_affective_disorder.

Some of my best Fall seasons occurred when I lived in Indiana and the colorful leaves that graces the countrysides.  Pretty impressive.  When in college, the Fall season meant football and all the excitement of Saturday afternoon football games with my buddies.  Good fun.  And of course Cross Country Season is this time of year with all of it's excitement.  I wish Friday Harbor High School had a cross country program, there are some greats areas on the Island that would make some challenging courses.  If you haven't attended a Cross Country meet with it's mass start, you are missing out.  Watching 50 to 100 runners all starting at the same time and positioning themselves for fast times is impressive.

Looks like another Fall Day, best go enjoy it!