I was going to meet Rich at 6:00 am, but he text and said that he was not feeling good so I was out the door at 6:15 and by myself. I tried out the new Brooks today, and I absolutely loved them! They are a bit bright, but man I have never put on pair of shoes and ran 18 miles. They are a great shoe. I was feeling really good today! The first 4 miles were a little sluggish, but then things just started to click. I ran from 7.5 to 13.5 at 6:52 and then met up Clay at Osbornes and ran back to Salem with him. Ave pace through 13.5 was 7:07, and then final ave pace for 18 ended up at 7:18. It was good finishing with Clay, he ran really strong and I was glad that I could finally run some miles with him. I never felt tired or fatigued, I hope that I don't pay for it later today. Now if I can drop some lbs, I will be a little happier. Not to much maybe 5!!! | 