Ran last 5.2 of Marathon route today- started out downhill then flattened out. Fun run. Buff joined Heather & I which was good for our pace. We were going off watches and some dispute about actual start time, but pace was average of 9:25. (One of us clocked 9:13, the other 9:36- so I'm going with the average) Buff is pretty quick and this was with her talking and entertaining us with stories the whole time. (Took some pressure off me since I'm usually the blabbermouth, I enjoyed just listening for a change) She is thinking about going for a boston qualifying time this year which I think she is totally capable of! I'll have to let you know how she does. My body is still in a bit of shock after not running for a week. I just felt stiff for most of the run. Seems like I felt good the last 1/2 mile only! Ah well... It'll get better. Plan for this week: run w/ club girls tomorrow, Fri. run little valley loop (5 mi), Sat. Heather & I are doing Veyo hill repeats (we really know how to have fun) | 