Slept,Ate, 8, Ate, Slept

Softball ended around 10:30 last night. As I was driving home I knew I was going to be waking up in 6 1/2 hours. 5 am came and I got up rather easily. I actually woke up a few minutes before the alarm sounded. Went into the kitchen and fried me an egg and slice of ham. Read the paper and got ready for my 8 mile run with the Tumbleweed Running Club.

I had to find a pair of my trusty running socks first. Under 6 miles and I wear any cotton socks. But, over and I need to find the socks that won't hurt my feet. It's hard to look thru your sock drawer and not wake your wife, but I managed to do just that.

I got to Tumbleweed first. I'm always first. Then Karen pulled in. There were a dozen cars already in the lot, so some other running group must have started before 6 am. Then, Caroline pulled in with Kristina and Candice. A new lady. Like we don't have enough of them already (just kidding). Then another car with another lady, Jody. Five ladies and me. It's the biggest turnout we've ever had for TRC.

Introductions were made, but I it was early. I'll get the names later, I promise. A great bunch t0 run with. We all ran in the 11-12 minute per mile range and had a great time getting to know each other. First we ran north on the canal for 2.79 miles. Not counting time under the highway when garmin shuts down. Stopped at the gas station and turned around.

Once we were back to Tumbleweed, Karen and I ran around the park. I needed to get 2.5 more miles in. Karen was a bit under the weather, so she got another mile in before calling it quits. I ran on. Got my 8 in barely.

Then I stopped at McDonalds and treated myself to a second breakfast. Did you know they have a sausage and egg mcmuffin for a buck? I got two of them and told them to keep the muffin part. Lots of egg and sausage and I had a propel (just 3 carbs) to go with it.

I stayed up til noon and crashed for two hours. My feet are pretty tender and I was pretty tired.

Thanks ladies for keeping me company. It was a great 8 today.

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