I've had some really good fast runs lately. 8 miles in the 62 minute range. I am also trying to get rid of my dependancy on caffine - but who am I kidding? At 4 degrees and dark every morning, it is now part of my routine to wake up, drink the sludge, brush my teeth while tying my ponytail and wearing my socks (multi-tasking folks!). Lastly I wear my shoes and bound out the door. I did one run without coffee and it was ok. However, I had a 12 hour workday ahead with a 5 hour commute. *Daunting*. Anyway, I drink coffee alternate days, anymore than one cup makes me break out into my allergies - not pretty!

So! 3 runs in the 8 mile range which are like this : 75minutes, 70mins and 62 minutes yesterday. I think this has more to do with the previous night fueling than with me getting fitter. The priority right now is just to use runs to feel good and think. When the priorities shift to performance, then I know I am fit enough to meet the demands of that training.

Till then...run on...