9:37 ave. Ran 12 w/Catherine up and down the Canyon. She had like a stomach bug and so was ammenable to taking it slow. That was ok with me given last weekends mental and physical meltdown. I just wanted to get it in the bank. She didn't however want to go more than 12. So once we came home I ran another 4 on my trail. Ran into a friend here in my neighborhood and had a conversation about how doing anything is better than nothing. He kept appologising for running slow 9 m/m (and I was on miles 13-16 so didn't care by then). I think men feel like if they are not good runners, or marathon runners, they won't run at all. I'd rather see anyone, fat or slow speedwalking, or running slow that sitting in front of the tv watching a ball game. I think the amount of TV you watch should be equal to the amount of time you spend outside. But that's just me. Anyway, I'm pleased that the whole 16 felt great. I credit the dozen powdered sugar donettes I ate for dinner. | 