Interesting long run today. Didn't go well, in that I bonked massively, but interesting. Features included: * High five from a very cute carhop at Sonic, where I stopped to refuel at the 16-mile mark. I'd stuck a $5 bill in my pocket for just such an eventuality. It was fairly obvious I'd been running; the shorts, the bit-out-of-breath, probably the salt-streaked clothes, the headband, the water bottles. Told her I'd run 16 with about 3 to go and she gave me the high five. Then she refilled my water bottle. Didn't need it much after a giant VK and an ice cream cone, but the thought was nice. Then she wished me good luck as I resumed the run. * Two gels stuck in other pockets and ignored/forgotten until about 14 miles, or about 5 miles after I'd intended to take the first one. Never did take the second one. * Tried to push the first lap of two around the golf course at Ben Geren, with lackluster results. Second lap, no pushing at all, but lots of walking. I pretty much bonked at 10.5. Of course, having eaten only a bagel three hours earlier might have had something to do with that. And I've definitely decided that I can't depend on Ultima Replenisher to replenish my carbs. CIM might be a 5- or 6-gel race. Speaking of which, I need to restock on gels. * In spite of the bonking, still wound up with a 10:14 average for 18.22. I've had much worse, trust me. Done an ice bath, a warm shower and a glass of chocolate milk since I got home. Now to get horizontal for a while, then restock carbs with a huge spaghetti dinner. | 