It's been a tough running week for me. The weather feels more like July than May, and I donated blood this week too. I keep forgetting how much that takes out of me. Yesterday I headed out planning on going 8-10 miles, but ended up going only 4.5. Today I was hoping to get in a shortish long run, about 12 miles, but gave up after 2. My stamina is really affected-- I miss all those red blood cells!

Maybe it's time to retire from donating blood regularly.... Next donation will be my 50th here in my hometown (doesn't count donations while away for college); that might be a good time to stop.