First Things First

I'm traveling for work.  The race report for Peaks will have to wait, but I think I should at least get caught up to then...

Even though I had a paltry three miles on the plan, Xar came to Thursday's IRS meeting.  We, of course, didn't stick to the three miles, but didn't go much over 4 1/2.  It was just what I needed.  Oh, I know that those miles would do nothing for my 50, but it did a lot to my state of mind.  The taper is a weird thing.  I'm understand the idea behind it, but...What I need to do when I'm nervous or tense is run. So getting in those extra couple was good for the soul.  I got to hear about Unstrung's conquering of the Seven Sisters.  She said she was still sore, but ran just fine. 

We didn't have any exciting wildlife moments, but it was good to be out.  I think I remember there was mist happening.  I'm much better with the headlamp now and just commented on the weirdness of the mist in the lights, but wasn't bothered by it.

I took two little ticks off right after the run.  Yuck.