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ORN: This morning, I ran 10.5 miles with my running group. Actually, I ran five before start time, and then I ran five more with group members Ryan and his mom, whose name I never got. Ryansmom, I guess. In all, it took me 1:48'36". I felt great, and as I write this several hours later, I still feel good. There is a bit of a burning in my hamstring, but I stretch it a little every couple hours. That helps. I also took a hot bath. Good to pamper yourself after a ten and a half mile run.

The group thing was fine. Tracy showed up with Diane and a box-load of Gu, Clif Bars, and Power Bars. We signed the sign-in sheet, grouped together according to distance and pace, and set off. 'Twas good to run with Ryan, whose usually a much faster runner than I but was slowing down for his mom. His mom was a great runner and a good running companion as well. The chatter was light and kept my mind off things. Today was a low-energy, low-motivation day, especially in the last four miles or so. Having compaionship really helped.

The last mile or so I ran alone. With a mile to go, Ryan sped off; his mom took a short cut. This allowed me to bring it in slowly, a welcome change of pace.

BTW, I am now 171.5 pounds. I was 172 pounds when I got out of boot camp, though it was distributed on my body much differently.

Tomorrow, rest and a juice fast. Monday, I think I will write a review of this diet I've been on this week.