53:49 -- ran to Liberty Park did 2 inner laps on the grass. I think the Marines were doing a fitness test in the park today. As I got to the park I saw a group of guys running on the sidewalk, there was one guy who was behind this group of three, going a little slower than the rest, but he looked comfortable and had a good stride. We were running pretty much in line with eachother (although I was running farther - about like lane 1 versus lane 10 if there were a lane 10). The group ahead of him fell apart after about 800 meters, and "my" guy kept going the same pace. After about a mile he was hurting - but the other guys had stopped and walked and couldn't even jog (even though a couple of them tried) so he passed them. When there was about 400-600 to go I got onto the cinder track right next to him and picked up the pace -- told him to pick up his arms and we sprinted into the finish! It was pretty cool - he was steady and patient and it paid off! For the first time since last Sunday I felt pretty good today! yea. My right quad is hurting bad (seems to hurt at the beginning of every run and then again after about 5-6 miles) -- probably similar to Michelle's "niggling". Pinpoint pain though. It did not hurt when I got up in the morning, but after I stretched it hurt like crazy. Despite this, I was a lot happier today with my run. I think getting a full 7 hours of sleep helped a lot. Today I am going to putter around the house and then we are meeting up with a friend of mine from work for an hour long dog walk and then dinner. She is very funny, and interesting, she is a pediatric critical care physician (works with very very sick kids) and has a unique outlook on things. It is going to be fun! Happy weekend bloggers. | 