That’s why this running matters. I think that the effort put forward in matters of physical exertion is more important than the outcome. And I’m not just saying that because gym teachers have told me this in the past. A new reality is emerging. I actually like my pink-and-purple flamingo shoes. So maybe the jarring movement of jogging is clouding my judgment. Even though my exercise regime only takes sixteen minutes, I find that I’m thinking about it when I’m not doing it. I know that vigorous exercise changes brain chemistry. In my current situation, there is nothing more I could ask for.