halt

I was halfway through my morning run when I noticed the rain beginning to fall harder , so I slowed my pace and looked for shelter . A maintenance crew on the path had to halt their work because operating the equipment would be unsafe , and they signaled me to wait . While I stood under a low awning , I checked my watch and weighed whether continuing would be sensible or simply reckless . After ten minutes the rain eased , the workers resumed their tasks , and I adjusted my route to avoid the muddy sections . By the time I restarted my run the air felt cleaner and my mood was calmer , as if the brief interruption had offered a useful pause .