2:05:24. Yes! There was a huge -- I mean huge -- storm this morning that lasted until about 10:30. I am not afraid (and relish it in fact) of running in the rain, but when there is lightening ... I am a little chicken, especially up here, where fires start all the time during the lightening storms. Anyway - I waited until the worst of the storm had passed before leaving for the trail - it was raining, but not hard. I drove to Campbell Mesa by far the easiest trail system in Flagstaff - a couple hills, but overall pretty easy - even though it is a little higher than the 7000ft of most of the trails I run during the week (I can't find the elevation, but I could have sworn that I read somewhere that it is around 7600ft or so). The air was a little thin, I think it takes longer than a couple weeks for us flatlanders to completely acclimate to the altitude, but I felt pretty good. I have to say that my limitation right now is my neuromuscular system. My lungs/heart feel ok, but my legs are sore from the increased mileage. I am also still very sore in my chest area -- I think it is a little inflammation of tissue in between the ribs -- pretty common after radiation. All very tolerable -- I am so happy to be running again!! I hope you are all having a very good weekend! | 