7:15 am. For some reason it took me 45 minutes to eat a bowl of oatmeal and get out the door. It never cooled off overnight, and my plan was to do a double today for a total of 12-14. Once I got going, it seemed stupid to dread another run all day long, so I just kept going. I got to Legacy and was nearly run over by dozens of bikers, and a crowd of crazy inline skaters. I saw very few runners. It sprinkled a bit, but not enough to cool anything off. At Farmington State street I headed east, then followed the Lincoln Highway all the way home. The final miles were tough, but felt better after I ate some smarties. It took until 7 tonight to not feel wiped out, and I considered going out for a few more. Instead of actually running, I got on the computer to write about running. What a chump. A stranger runner I chatted with briefly today asked me if I was getting ready for a fall marathon. Out of my mouth came the reply, "Why yes, I'm running Huntsville at the end of September." I guess I better get signed up for reals. I guess worst case I will miss the race on account of a new baby. | 