The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

All my life I have spent measuring things 

When all I wanted to do was run like the wind 

I trained my mind to accept the formulas in science 

And worked and worked and worked 

Until I could work no more 

When I was younger 

I used to wander 

A pair of trainers on my feet

And the oyster which was the world 

At my disposal

Yet suddenly they told me I was being childish 

And killed the explorer in me 

And I confirmed to their logic

Danced to their music 

Tried fitting in at their parties 

But always, obstinacy overcame me 

And every morning would find me running

Now I have time to spend 

And I spend it reflecting on my life 

All I have wanted to do was run

Hey maybe it's not too late 

So I'll dig up my old trainers from the attic 

Tie the laces in a bow

Do a little warm up

And hit the old roads

Would you like to come with me

As we run into infinity?

Wouldn't it be lovely?