Well I did something I have yet to do since I started running and that would be setting out for a run before the sun came up. I've ran in the dark even as late as midnight, but being an "early-bird" definitely doesn't come naturally.

My husband and I found out about a new group run that is on Thursday morning. Starts at 5:30 a.m. Yeah, I'm basically running in my sleep that early in the day. Anywho, you earn free gear at set points once you've covered X-amount of miles. Stuff like free socks, L/S tech shirt and if you run 300 miles with them you get a *FREE* pair of Brooks shoes. How awesome is that?

There are 3, 5, 7 & 9 mile courses to choose from and you decide each time which one you want to do. This morning I went for the 5mi. since I've felt pretty comfortable running that lately.

It was a good strong 5miles. Very quiet though. Because the battery in my ipod dies before 4miles in the cold I decided not to take it. That and I was hoping to be running with the group which would involve at least some conversation. No such luck though, as it turns out nobody in the 5mile group runs over a 8.5-9min mile. After the first two miles I couldn't even see the faster runners. Still glad we went. Definitely going again next week.

How is running going for the rest of you this week?

Colby Somehow I missed your RR in the other posts. So here's a belated WOOHOO & Good Job!!! The photos look great. I'm glad I'm not the only one who throws up my arms at the end of a half. It's something to celebrate!! (Don't tell anyone, but sometimes I do this after a good training run too.)