Today was really nice, the schedule called for 10 G.A (general aerobic) miles, which meant no tempo, no intervals, no set pace even, just run the way you want.  You know I love the regimen of a plan, but just winging it is such a nice treat.

It was cloudy with a bit of a breeze though still warm enough to turn me into a little sweatball (heat index of 76).  Average pace, 9:01.

Strange Sighting: There was an Asian woman, older, walking backwards by Falls Bridge.  She was on the bike path and keeping a pretty straight line without looking back once, all while aimlessly waving a white hanky.  I thought she was a crazy homeless type at first, but when I got close, I saw she was very neatly dressed and well laundered.  I first passed her backside, then when I turned around I got a good look at her face, she gave me the cutest smile, as if to say, “yeah, I know this is weird, but there’s a reason I’m doing it.” so I waved and grinned back.

Brain Dead Moment: Near the end, my dear friend Yvonne passed by me on her bike on the way to work.  She didn’t see me at first and while I saw her, I suddenly couldn’t for the life of me remember her name.  I yelled out , “Hey…Girl!” like a total idiot.  She saw me and apparently didn’t suffer from whatever sports amnesia I was exhibiting, yelling back, “Hey Flo!” without hesitation.

Things to Look Forward To: Goody, going to Pepboys this afternoon to get a new battery for my scabby looking car.  Can’t wait, what a thrill.  Then vacuum for guests coming over tonight before we hit a restaurant.  Tomorrow it’s 4 recovery miles, then taking Nick to the airport for a week-long visit with his kid in Portland, OR, which means I will stock up on Chicken Pot Pies, my favorite white trash food that Nick cannot stand and I will eat in abundance in his absence.  And then a 20-miler on Sunday.  Might be my last one, though I hope it’s my next to last, with my final coming the week after PDR.  I will, as ever, keep you posted.

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