My running avocation began over 30 years ago. On average, I have been hitting the pavement three times per week, maybe for three miles per session. As age creeps in, the desire is still there, but the performance is, especially the older I get, more labored. Let’s face it. I’m getting slower.

Below are some thoughts about this avocation.

• How many times when beginning the run does my body wonder what the hell I’m doing this for?