31:16. I can't say I felt great -- but I did feel like running faster, so I guess things are progressing. My leg did not hurt until the last .5 mile, so I am ever hopeful that it is getting better! A huge huge shout out to the women's marathon team for the 2009 World Champs in Berlin. Along with Kara Goucher, Paige Higgins (McMillan Elite), Desiree Davila (Hanson's), Zoila Gomez and Tera Moody (Adidas/Boulder Running Company) will all be racing for the USA. The USA team has a very strong marathon contingent this year! Still wishing all the bloggers who are racing this weekend lots of rest and calm for the next couple of days! PM update: I got my bike today! that is the good news. The not-so-good-news is that I have already fallen twice in my practice of my clipless peddles. Once on each side ... on the concrete in the garage. I am going to have to practice this weekend on the grass, where it won't hurt so much. I am getting a little nervous about this now! At least I have a nice helmet, but I think I might have to wear knee pads, shin guards, elbow pads and big ole' goalie gloves so I don't break and mutilate myself. I got a little tiny pack thing to store my wallet, cell phone, and a big pair of baggie shorts or a skirt so I can cover up after I get off the bike and to the shower. This is no easy thing bloggers, I had no idea things would get so complicated in my quest for a cleaner environment and a little cross-training. Another thing, that I had NO idea would happen. I can actually tell the difference between 103F and 97F -- I always thought that once it was over 95 or so it was all the same, ahhhh contrare my dear fastrunningblog friends ... it feels much different.
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