Damn it all

Took a couple days off and back to the running. Today, 2 miles in 25:27, still running 2 minutes and walking 1. I waited until about 9:00 to head out, which taught me two valuable lessons: a) don't wear black gear to run in the dark (lesson subset a[1) or pick a road with a shoulder), and b) gnats come out at night. Clouds and clouds of the damn things! *sigh*.

At any rate, I'm running faster and feeling better. The right shin is still tender and wants to cramp (the problem's in the muscle, not the bone), but it's bearable. I went the first mile in 12:45, and came back in 12:42, and negative splits are always good! Mrs. Switzer sanctioned the purchase of a cheapie MP3 player, my first, and it was interesting how much better I felt just not hearing my own labored breathing!

Anyway, gotta put in a mile 1/2 on Saturday, then 3 on Sunday, and weigh myself again on Monday.