More Raymond Road

I guess Raymond Road is turning into one of my "regular" running routes. This is the third time this month I've run it. Sort of frightening, but in a good way, that an 8-mile loop is turning out to be a "regular" run, but I guess that's what happens when you're training for a marathon. The funny thing is that I've also managed to consistently run 1:07:something each time I've run this route. Who knows? But as Snowman always says, I seem to just have one pace, so maybe I shouldn't be too surprised at this.

Anyway, after sleeping in yesterday and taking the day off from running, and going to bed early yet again last night, I'm feeling a bit less tired. Amazing how doing one long run tires me out! How do all you crazy (and I mean that in a good way, of course!) ultra runners do it? Jamie? Ian? I suppose it's all what your body gets used to. I also think it is much harder on the body to run a long run on the roads than on the trails. The next marathon is going to have to be a trail marathon! Perhaps the Stone Cat in 2009?! OK, I'm getting a bit ahead of myself, I know... I still have to make it through MDI... but it's always fun to ponder the next adventure :-)

Flora and fauna notes for today: Saw 6 turkeys crossing the road on Raymond. Other than that, lots of sparrows flitting around, and a few of the maples are beginning to turn. Fall is on its way!