Well, yesterday I gave in to the repeated pleadings of our local blood donation center, and gave my pint. (Yet again, it took 2 tries to register a high-enough blood pressure and pulse to donate). And this morning I had my best ever day-after-donation run: 5 miles, at about a 9:30/mile pace. The first 4 miles were great, the last mile I kinda died. But it's nice to thing I'm getting the hang of just how much I need to eat and drink the day of a blood donation to still feel strong the next day.

Today's the last day of school here, so no more dodging school buses on my runs!