Running is spiritual

I was just reading an article on Active.com about Apolo Ohno and how running is a part of his training routine and really helps him stay lean, etc...  But the last few sentences of the article are what caught my eye...

I do my best thinking when I'm running. I don't know why that is — everything seems to flow so easily. It's almost a spiritual thing for me.

 I totally identify with that!  It's part of why I have been jonesing for a good run.  It was a nice and sunny day today a good day for a run, but also I just needed to clear my mind!  I'm still achy and such from my surgery earlier this week - so common sense is telling me to wait just a bit before I start running - darn that common sense.  I seriously was so close to just putting on my running shoes and bolting out the door before anybody could stop me.