Date men from United States / Arizona / Surprise, 47 year old

Date someone special from Arizona, United States. I currently live in Phoenix and have done so for almost 40 years. I've also worked for the same company for almost 15yrs. I like to run to stay active and been doing it for several years. I recently ran the Oktoberfest 5k, the Phoenix 10K last Nov, the Fountain Hills 5k turkey trot run on Thanksgiving day, the 12K's of Christmas in Gilbert and 2012 Pat's run. I'm looking forward to running a few 5 and 10K's coming up within the next few months. Possibly a few half marathons are in my future. I've got my sights on Vegas for the half marathon night run on the strip in Dec 2012. Currently, i'm motivated to running 15 miles a week.
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Meet a soulmate from Arizona, United States. I am new to the area and would love to meet new friends and hopefully more. I am a hopeful romantic looking for someone to share things with. My friends tell me I'm a great listener, reflective, insightful and thoughtful. I'm an honest compassionate person...one who strives to live a life of integrity in all areas. I'm looking to share my heart with someone special. I am adventurous, active, confident, ever learning and growing. I have lived a full life and intend to live my learned lessons.
I love to travel and am looking for a travel partner. I love meeting new people and discovering new places and cultures. I dont mind living out of my backpack or staying in a 4 star hotel. I have a passion for helping people, for art, for music, for love, for touch. I can go 100 miles an hour but prefer to slow down and enjoy the view. The path I am on has afforded many experiences I would love to share with someone, when we are not creating our own. I think I am well read, cultured and know how to treat a lady. In contrast I grew up in Alaska and know how to survive with very little. I worked hard for many years and recently retired.from my first career. I am currently studying for my next one. I now use my resources to do the things that move me. Will you come with me??? I must warn you though, that may be on my motorcycle, a flight to foriegn lands, underwater scuba diving, mountain hiking, or just a walk around the block to the park for some deep conversation.
My ideal partner is someone with an honest and sincere heart, an active sprituality/faith, an inquiring mind, a sense of humor, and who leads a healthy lifestyle. Someone who is adventurous and can keep me on my toes. She doesn't mind getting dirty but happy to put on a dress for a night out to a play or concert. A romantic realist that communicates her wants needs and desires, and listens to those of her partner. Hmmmm. lets talk about this more shall we?