i woke up. it was windy out and wet but not raining. i debated in my head about running vs. getting sick. i decided id rather risk getting sick than risk not running in the shamrock run. i have a light breakfast. i start strectching and Rocky theme music starts in my head. i stretech some more with some tai-chi moves thrown in. the first mile was a new record: 8:33. The 2nd mile was 9:30. I went a half mile after that with lots of stops at 4:56. i feel great for the remainer of the morning.