My Calves Hate Me

I did the the Emerald Across the Bay 12k Sunday. I ran it cold, having been invited by a friend on Tuesday night and signing up just in time. It felt good to go in with no stress, no heart monitor, no training schedule. One of my goals -- ultimately more important to me than speed or strength -- has been to be able to run 5 miles fast at the drop of a hat, or in this case 7.5. And so I have arrived, and even kept my 10k pace from last year. Though I will never be a great runner, I feel I am becoming a mature runner. Here's to treadmilling when it's cold, interval training when it feels like you're too busy, and having at least one clean pair of Injinjis in the sock drawer...