Thanks for the comment Burt. I normally write these at work but someone got canned earlier this year for his internet usage so I've not been blogging. I'll have to find more time to keep this going. I joined a contest called "Healthier Me" this month. You get points for exercising, eating right, drinking water, getting enough sleep, and weight loss. I needed a half decent reason to stay motivated as I've got no races in my immediate future. The idea of pocketing $50 for going out on my morning runs seems like a good enough reason. The side benefit of this is the food log I have to maintain. I never knew what a junk food junkie I was until now. On another note, the Make It By Midnight Marathon just sold out in under 30 days. This is our 4th annual run. Nevels currently holds the course record at this race. I wonder how long it will take before anyone comes close to touching his finishing time. We upped the runner limit to 125 this year and it never fails to amaze me how many people will travel to run in the GA summer sun. It must be the lure of earning a tiara. Today's run was 5 miles. I was hoping for 6 but this healthier eating has caused me to run to the bathroom more than normal. I wonder how long it takes to adjust to a higher fiber diet. Tomorrow is my 5 at 5 hill runner with my 68 y/o running partner. Sadly, he runs me into the ground every Tuesday. I'm hoping to keep up tomorrow. Sad that someone 30 yrs my senior can kick my bum on a weekly basis. Luckily I lost my pride a long time ago. Happy running! | 