Morning Run with Thomas Walker

Photos by Owen Hynes

Thomas Walker is a senior government and politics major at the University of Maryland, College Park. Walker plans to use his degree to pursue a career as a foreign diplomat. The senior also regularly enjoys going out to run during the morning. Walker says that running provides him with a unique sense of productivity and motivation, which helps him start his day on the right foot.

Thomas Walker poses for the camera prior to stretching for his morning run in College Park, Maryland on Oct. 28, 2019. Walker enjoys running in the morning as opposed to at night because it helps him start and get through the rest of his day. (Owen Hynes/JOUR370)

Thomas Walker stretches for his morning run in College Park, Maryland on Oct. 28, 2019. Walker explained that he has a trail which he routinely runs on most mornings. (Owen Hynes/JOUR370)

Thomas Walker ties his shoes prior to starting his morning run in College Park, Maryland on Oct. 28, 2019. Walker said that he likes to stretch near Lake Artemesia before he starts running and mentioned that he enjoys the quiet atmosphere around the lake. (Owen Hynes/JOUR370)

Thomas Walker poses for the camera prior to beginning his morning run in College Park, Maryland on Oct. 28, 2019. Although in a hoodie, Walker was appreciative of the warm weather during his run. (Owen Hynes/JOUR370)

Thomas Walker poses for the camera prior to beginning his morning run in College Park, Maryland on Oct. 28, 2019. Although he is not certain where he’ll be living after graduation next semester, Walker said that he wants to continue running during the mornings wherever he decides to live. (Owen Hynes/JOUR370)

Thomas Walker catches his breath after his morning run in College Park, Maryland on Oct. 28, 2019. Walker said that he has a busy week ahead of him, so getting his regularly-scheduled morning run in puts him on the right path for success. (Owen Hynes/JOUR370)