Haven't run consistently this week, so I have the tendency to feel behind the curve. However, I did manage 13.1 last Saturday a.m. for the first time in a long time. I was pleasantly surprised to finish in 1:55:34 - I would have been very pleased to break two hours. I did not feel as if I was exerting a great deal of effort. I was encouraged. Now I feel prepared to finish the Atlanta Half Marathon in 15 days without destroying the rest of my day.

In other news, a BIG congratulations to my friend and training partner Todd Kelley, who completed Ford Ironman Florida this past weekend in 13:46:56. Todd prepared for this event for a full year. I take my hat off to anyone who finishes an Ironman. This is on my athletic bucket list...maybe something to shoot for after this Boston craziness is over? Hmmmm....