My inner Toyota is saying,

Evenin' Everybody!
My Tuesday started off pretty well. Slept through most of the night. Awoke right on time and called T'knesha as programmed, who called Dawn, as programmed. Much to my delight, I was highly pleased to blast the car radio this morning when the Commodores began singing to me. "Lady! You bring me up when I'm down." Lionel, Lionel, Lionel... they don't make singers like they use to. Anyway, made it to the Y earlier and noticed what would constitute as an imminent drive-by about to happen. It was Chris, unsure if she was in the right place for our group run. I love how our group is growing. Even Jan returned from her adventure race. When I'm 51 I hope to be a white water riding, mountain biking, hiking and bushwacking fool like Jan. She even had some cool battle scars to show. (For those of you who don't remember me talking about Jan, she is the lady T'knesha introduced to our group.)
We commenced our run around 5:30...did the usual 4:1 routine to the halfway point. It must have been the cool water Susan set out, because after that break, I set out to burn rubber. With little regard for the black cat that taunted me, Chris and Susan about 20 yards out as it started to cross, stopped, then made its way perpendicular to our path. "It's only superstition if you believe it" I said. "Plus, it's feet were white." I stopped twice on the way back. One stop was to chit chat with Miss Melissa. I like talking to you Melissa. You don't tell me what I want to hear, you tell me what I need to hear. Thanks. With words of confidence I strode off again to the finish. I think I was honked at at the the Spillway/Fanning intersection, but it may have been residual effect of last nights dinner as I exerted myself up the quick incline. I had figured just after the water break that if I don't start pushing myself during the weekly runs, even a little, I may never break new ground and improve. My weekly runs should challenge me so that the Sunday runs are a leisurely stroll in the park, not a struggle like Saturdays last three. I know beginners shouldn't worry about the time element, but I can actually see myself crossing the finish in 5 hours or less. So, I'm gonna try. Don't worry Susan, you're not holding me back, I'm just gonna change things up a bit... for myself. I can hear your intensity through the terminal. Just kidding.

I was thinking of having brunch at Deja Vu's on Saturday after the long (short) run. It opens at 11 a.m. If any of you want to join me, you're more than welcome. Or if you have a better suggestion, let me know. I'm there if there is food, you know me.
I must end this blog now, for I am starving.
Take care Marathoners.

P.S. We miss you at the weekly runs, Carol. Get better soon.