tofurkey day 12 -- by abby

actually, it wasn't tofurkey day, it was the saturday after, and there was no tofurkey this year, for the record. those things are gross. anyway, in a moment of clarity (they are rare and precious these days) on saturday morning, i had this thought that maybe my long runs of late have been so tough because i've been under-dressed and have therefore used up a lot of energy just trying to stay warm. so i decided to test this theory. i put on the usual long tights and long-sleeved shirt, but added a windproof vest and warmer gloves. it seems to've worked. this run was the best i've had in a few weeks, and i don't think it's just because it was shorter, since it was better than the wednesday 7s and 8s as well. i settled in earlier, felt strong and not grouchy, and ran the course in 1:51 something. i also let myself stop to walk a few times, and ate a bite of powerbar at the half-way point.

anyway, i deduce that more clothes = a good thing. this week's 18-miler has me all anxious and twitchy, but i'll knock it out somehow!