Today the running gods wanted me to run without my Garmin. It was 0% charged and dead as a piece of plastic--which was good news in a way. I needed time away from it. I am sick of my abysmal splits/AP and the feeling I will trip or fall down if I run any faster than a 9:00 m/m (look out Granny's a comin'). Monday's run (although getting my distance back), the run was just depressingly hard. I was beat, maybe from running 10 on Saturday (before I'm properly conditioned). But today, I did what I call my "favorite loop" without my Garmin; and I FELT GREAT. I never needed to slow down, catch my breath or walk. My legs felt strong, nothing hurt and my blood sugar was still 72 when I returned. The cool rainy days have allowed me to run in the mid morning. I have loved the lusciousness of this rain. Yesterday was delicious. | 