The temperatures yesterday at around 11:00 am were approaching 50 degrees. It was a cloudy day with the sun begging to come out. I wanted to get a 5 mile run in as a confidence builder for Aspire in 3 weeks as well an overall metric for the shape I am in.

Happily, I made it and am feeling pretty good today the day after. Of course the Aleve probably helped but during the run I felt real good. Compared to the treadmill, I feel better on the road - I hope this continues.

During my run I came up with the idea of writing a short story called "The Big Race" to chronicle my preparation and training for the 2009 NYC Marathon. This should help keep me motivated and on a reasonable training plan. I am also giving serious thought to making NY a fundraiser ~ more to come on that.

Now that its EDT and Spring is springing, the idea of running outside is intoxicating. Got to get to work, now; but I'll be back, soon!