LONG run -- Sat. Mar. 12

Bill joined me at 10 for this one, the two part run I did on Feb. 21. Not quite as warm as forecast--also, digestion not really cooperating, but Bill's strong as ever. First lap we deviate by going through the schools to avoid the icy/soggy rail trail, but otherwise as mapped. Back to the house where Bill has gatorade and I pop in for a sip of 'Gansett, then out again for the scenic lap. Feel pretty beat as we hit the turnaround on Goodell, with very stiff ankles, etc. Bill decides to head off for an extra hill as we start up the last hill on Federal: by the time we reach the Allen turn off he's got 30 seconds on me, and I keep going straight. Run round supermarket parking lot to get extra distance, ending up thus

Time: 2:55:02
Distance: 22.06 miles
Pace: 7:56s

Comment: felt pretty sore in all ways at the end. Bill mentioned that local runner Kathy L. had had a heart attack in Jan., surprisingly, and as I crossed 9 there went an ambulance, siren on. Both he and I worried about the other, LOL. He went on for 3 hrs, and I was happy to be *under* three. Also, hit 64 miles for the week, w00t!