6:17

Thats the time I woke up.  6:30.  That's the time the run started.  I've done this before so I didn't panic, made a call so I would have turn by turns available, took care of Silver dog and drove down to the start.  Today breakfast consisted of 12oz of Accelerade.  I was only running 10 miles today but i took a GU just in case I got a low blood sugar attack.  Started with an easy first mile and then busted the run out.  Averaged 8:17.  As Karen said afterwards: perfect.  The last 2 miles were a little uncomfortable but I was able to maintain my form and slowed up just a little.  Did our new core routine and stretched.  Amazing how pleasant it is doing this at NorthWest park in the sunshine and warmth compared to chilly windy winter days.

I'm looking forward to next week when I'll run with the group.  As for today, I'm going to buy an alarm clock that works :) and visit a friend who essentially is my adopted grandmother.  She is the mother in law of the person I take my jumping lessons with.  She took care of Riley while he was laid up.  I just heard she is back to riding some horses around her ranch!!  Great news.  She is 80+ years old, has emphysema and is blind in one eye.  I hope I can still ride when I'm over 80.