The greatest.

What a night! Michael Phelps won that race because he wanted it more than anybody else. If you didn't see it, find it and watch. What an inspiration. Set a goal and achieve it. I'm in awe and inspired.

Costas just finished interviewing Mark Spitz and Michael together. Mark told Michael that when people ask him why he did it, he tells them for the mystery, magic, wonder and surprise of doing something you've never done before....how cool is that? I am scheduled to run further than I have ever run every other week for the next 8 weeks. I cherish the mystery, magic, wonder and surprise of each of those milestones. I will only run 16 miles for the first time once. I will only run 26.2 miles for the first time once. I get chills thinking about it.

I had the best run I've had in a long time on Thursday. The morning was magestic. That's the word that came to mind when I hit the lakefront. 7 miles. Nice and easy. Not my best time, but it was a great run and I could have gone on for a while. Too bad that darn work thing came into play. Enjoyed my first Butt Cramp...right cheek. Interesting working that out while running. Did the south route around the museums. Beautiful (and the swimsuit photo shoot happening on the east side for the Adler was an added bonus.) Today a good 5, north. Unfortunately, the point where I like to make my turn was closed for the Air and Water show, so didn't get my favorite view. It'll be there next week!

Getting late, 10 miles in the am than off to celebrate Biddy and Meg tying the knot. Thanks for checkin in on me.