Predictions

"How long will it take you to run 10 miles tomorrow?"

I was asked that question several times yesterday because I am a hostess for a tea party that my sister and sister-in-law are throwing for my mom's 70th birthday. The party starts at 11:00.

"About one hour and 40 minutes," I answered each time.

I've been saying it for weeks, but I'm so sick of waking up to run when it's still dark. When the alarm clock went off at 6:15 I couldn't even remember why. Then, it came to me and I dragged myself out of bed and threw on the running clothes I'd laid out last night. I waited until the sun started to come up and started at 7:20. That gave me plenty of time to read about biodiesel fuel in this month's National Geographic.

The weather is fine for running. It was even cold for the first couple of miles! Could it really be the start of fall? The run was great. I felt great. My legs felt strong. And guess what? I finished in 1:40 exactly.

How's that for a prediction.