Gratitude for Parks

Do you love parks? I do. Even better, I’m fortunate to live in a city with a fantastic one: Memorial Park, in Houston, Texas.

I walked this past Saturday in Memorial Park Conservancy‘s annual 4-mile fund-raiser race. I video-recorded it with a Kodak Zi8 and a GoPro Hero 3+ Silver Edition (which I set to take a picture every five seconds between the start line and the finish line).

Mile 0 of 4 the Park Brunch Run — 4 the Park Brunch Run — Start Line

“4 the Park Brunch Run” was the new name this year. It points to the fact that the post-race food is enough for a brunch!

Mile 1 of 4 the Park Brunch Run — 4 the Park Brunch Run — Mile 1

As I cover in Gratitude Power for Runners and Walkers, city parks give us runners and walkers a lot for which to be grateful.

Mile 2 of 4 the Park Brunch Run — 4 the Park Brunch Run — Mile 2

I don’t know as I write this where you live. But, no matter where that is, I encourage you to support the parks that make your running and walking more enjoyable.

Mile 3 of 4 the Park Brunch Run — 4 the Park Brunch Run — Mile 3

Gratitude is essential to your happiness as a runner, walker, or run:walk athlete.

Mile 4 of 4 the Park Brunch Run — 4 the Park Brunch Run — Finish Line

I am grateful for Memorial Park. For which park are you especially grateful? Why? Please leave a comment below!

Gratitude for Parks

Kirk Mahoney