I couldn't find it.

Period. I couldn't find my stride, not today. I tried going slower, awkward. I tried going faster, nope- not there either. I just couldn't settle in this morning. In the words of my two year old, "bunner." But here are some things I did find along the way this morning:

1. There is a crazy lady living somewhere in my neighborhood-- even on mornings when the frost has wilted the weeds on the side of the road, she's wearing shorts and a long sleeve t-shirt(yes, like the cotton kind they give you when you finish a race). Now, maybe I was a tad overdressed this morning, but hey- I didn't get cold (tights, tank, fleece, wetsuit type jacket, headband, gloves). This lady had to have had her sweat turn to ice as it came out of her pores. Like I said, crazy.

2. I should start running with my camera (although that really doesn't sound all that appealing to me...). This morning as I went out and paralleled the river, there was a really pretty wisp of fog, sounds weird- I know, but that with the sun coming up and the trees in the background... beautiful. It would have been a nice picture to share with you here.

3. 7:15 is when the high school kids are heading to school. Note to self: don't run in tights, they just don't get it.

4. The realization that I'm not going to make 10 miles this week. We're heading to Tahoe tomorrow and there's no way I'm running there (I checked the forecast, a wintry mix if you will... hi sister!!) So, I'll have to be happy with the 6-7 range for this week... and I am. I'll try for 10 again next week. Anyone else up for the challenge?