The long run gets a mile longer each week. Went out and back on big dry creek trail again for my long run. Its a perfect route for the long run because it is a nice easy trail and it goes on for miles (probably over 15 miles one way) and the trailhead begins .1 mile from my front door. It is pretty flat; I guess a gradual downhill all the way out and gradual uphill on the way back. Starting elevation: 5567 ft, lowest elevation (around the turn-around point): 5238 ft. Wore the water belt today but stashed it for the middle 3 miles to give my bellie a break. I think once I start getting over 15 miles I'm going to stash water and just pack food in my shorts. I drank 16 ounces of gatorade and since I got my honey stix in the mail yesterday, I took a couple of those...YUM! Thanks for the recommendation, Allie! Speaking of Allie, MY Ali continues to be overly sad over her teething woes. I hope she can start feeling better soon. I didn't sleep very well again last night because of her bursts of crying and I am really looking forward to some more peaceful, fun daytime activities with a happy instead of screaming baby. And here comes the screaming baby now. Gotta go! | 