Wednesday 18 February 2009

Movement



We had a bit of everything on our walk this morning. We started in cloud, then rain, followed by sunshine. We walked and we jogged/trotted. We chased the ball on the rugby field. It is such a great feeling to be moving. Moving slowly and steadily, I can get a nice rhythm going. I can feel the blood pumping around my body, the ground underpaw, my muscles extend and contract. It feels that there is no end and no beginning once I am in my pace. Chasing the ball, I can feel the wind in my fur, the scenery blurred, the adrenaline flowing, my muscles at full stretch and exertion, the air flowing in and out. I speed up and the world slows down. My eyes are on the ball alone. My stride and movements get in time with the ball. I time it perfectly so I grab it on the bounce. I feel exhilaration as I slow down naturally and gradually, instead of putting on the brakes as I do when I miss the ball. I hear Tim in the distance yell, "Rrrrrrruuubyyyy."

Life is great when you are in full stride.

8 comments:

Lee said...

Lucky dog!

♥ Braja said...

Go Ruby!!

Ruby Isabella said...

Thanks. I am lucky and I will go.

Dughallmor Beagles said...

Sounds like us....four seasons in one day, sometimes in an hour! You are so very descriptive about your movement, love it!
Slobbers xx

Ruby Isabella said...

It is not usual for us to have changeable weather. Melbourne is where you will experience 4 seasons in one day. If you don't like the weather in Melbourne, just wait 5 minutes.

Confessions of a Wandering Soul said...

Sounds just like the 2 minutes weather in New Zealand :)

Ruby and Penny said...

Run, Ruby, run.
Love Ruby & Penny

Ruby Isabella said...

Sounds like the NZ weather keeps things interesting.

I will run! And you two too.