Wow, I didn't realize I hadn't posted since before I left for vacation. Three weeks off meant three tough runs when I got back. After that it was pretty much back to normal. Last week on Friday I inadvertently ran 4.5 miles. I was a little tired after that, but it wasn't hard. Today I probably did 4 and Tuesday was a 3.5 day. That's probably typical, but if I feel like it I do try to do a little extra on Friday since I don't have to teach.

The running is definitely the piece I needed to get into shape again. I would say that my spare tire is about 65-75% deflated and I'm delighted about that. My weight is about 143, which is at the high end of what I used to weigh, but I think I have shifted more to muscle so I am actually taking up less space. This is good and my clothes are comfortable and even loose again.

I got some new running pants for when it gets wet and a lightweight shell to wear. I also got some new socks. Who knew that padded balls and heels could make such a difference! When I go exchange Mitch's pants today I'm getting another pair. They are fabulous. Since I was wearing socks that I probably bought in the 90s it is not unexpected that they would have a better product. Surprisingly, there continues to be no real style or interest in activewear. Basically you can have cute stuff or functional and not a lot of crossover.

I'm cooled down, and I'm an hour behind already today, so off I go.