I just did an easy 4.3 miles around the trail - the loop from I-35 to the Pfluger bridge. It felt good, although I could tell I was working harder than normal for my speed. When I started out my groin muscles were a little sore. As I ran they felt better, then my right knee started to ache a little, then it got better and the annoyance moved to my left shin, et cetera. By the end of the run I was feeling pretty good all over, but I’m glad that I didn’t do anything too crazy today.

Hmm. Well, I just checked my watch and I did the distance in 38:50, which gives me an average pace of 9:02. I guess that wasn’t quite as slow as I was going for, which makes me feel a little better about my post-race condition!

I’d also like to take the time to say a heartfelt, “Thank you,” to everyone who’s commented lately. Its sometimes too easy to look at what might have been and get disappointed. I have to remember that I only started this journey 17 months ago, and that an 8:45 pace for a 30K really isn’t anything to be ashamed about. I should know better, I know, but sometimes I don’t - and that’s where I’m very grateful for this online support group. Thank you all.

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