Conquering the Shoe Ridge

Stretching indoors only takes you so far—it was time to see where the front door leads! I jogged straight down the hall and slammed into an enormous barrier: a row of rugged outdoor sneakers lined up like mountain peaks. No turning back! I charged the thick tread of a blue running shoe, hooked both hands onto the woven laces, and pulled myself straight up to the tongue. The mesh gave way under my boots, springy and soft! Standing tall over the shoe rack, the great hallway stretches wide. The outside world is calling!