Slow and steady...

Amid concerns from some about how I've been pushing the running too hard lately (I haven't), I thought I'd post an image of my latest running accomplishment. This was my Tuesday run. Note the steadiness of the pace. Almost a straight line with zero slope indicating a consistent, albeit slower than I'd like, running speed. Also, this was the longest distance I've ever run in my whole life: seven miles. I defy anyone to run four or five times a week for more than two weeks and not get addicted to the high. To the feeling of accomplishment and immense strength you feel when you're done. It's also so encouraging when you see improvement in your pace, endurance, health, stress level, and overall well being. Perhaps when my knees start cracking, I'll start singing a different tune, but until then...