Back outside, back against the wall

So I finally made it outside for an early a.m. run again. It feels like it's been a long time since I've been out and about pre-sunrise. Nothing beats the serenity of dawn, crisp air, and quiet roads...until, of course, the school buses, crazy commuters, and domesticated wolves and rodents (= big and little dogs on leashes) join me for miles #5-7 of my 7 mile run.

With just over 2 weeks to go, I'm feeling pretty good about where I am today. I'm probably at a similar level as where I was this time last year, but I feel like I cheated the system this time around! Hopefully the 'been there, done that' factor pulls me through the event slightly faster this year.

I'm hoping to join a couple of neighbors for a 12-13 miler this weekend. They, too, will be out on the course 2 weeks from Monday, so will be fun to become a bit more social and relaxed before 'go' time.

Be well, Paul