This morning's 5-miler was my first run since Saturday's monster. It was chilly out! After two rest days, everything felt good -- no muscle fatigue, no major aches or pains, and everything seemed to be pretty well in alignment. Five miles really does feel easier than it used to. Maybe there's something to this whole "training" thing...

I've been timing my last few runs of this loop, and it's amazing how similar my times are -- all have fallen within a minute of each other. I may not be speedy, but gosh darn, I'm consistent.

I always see a bunny at the exact same place on this loop. Every time, my passing startles it and sends it hopping into the bushes. The bunny is consistent, too.