High 40s to low 50sF. Partly cloudy, very windy, clouds increasing and a few light showers in the last 5 miles. This is what I was saving all those lymphocytes for, and I'm so glad I did! It was as pretty a morning as we could possibly get: vivid fall colors, crisp air, elk in meadow, and the smell of wood smoke. Just gorgeous. I really didn't mean to run more than 19 today, but it was fun. While running in North Bend, I came across... my best friend! She recently started running but we've never run together before today. That was really fun because this is her favorite kind of weather too. Now that I'm safe and cozy at home, it is POURING outside. hahahahaha All I have to do now, to make this a near perfect day, is to successfully resist eating the crappy birthday cake at a party this afternoon. How do I know it will be crappy? It just will be, ok? Do we have to talk about it? ;) I'll close with this thought: if you are coming down with a cold, the only running you must do is running to your bed or couch. Rest, rest, rest. It is worth it to have the storm pass faster. Take vitamin C and D3, avoid sugar, and only do Echinacea if you're willing to take one every hour; in my opinion it doesn't work in low doses. Other than a ton of snot, I felt great today. | 