I remember back in the glory days (HS hoops in Indiana); when the days and nights before big Friday night games were filled with emotion, pride, and the anticipation of the unknown.  It seems that I am rehashing many of those same things as I prepare or get emotionally jacked up for these big saturday runs.  All week, I was equating my runs to practice; staying disciplined to the routine and the time, in preparation for break throw 20 miles.  All day today, I kept thinking about tomorrow and trying to visualize the tranisitions between, water, cliff shots, music, friends, and whatever else could come my way (ie....hurricane Hannah).  Further, today I kept consuming water and counting calories (gotta make sure you have enough in the tank, right?).  And finally, this evening, I tried to relax and shift my mind away from the run. 

A group of us went down to the local Inn, where my childhood neighbor and friend had driven up from Nashville to play music all weekend in town (it is the the big Zionsville Fall Festival.)  Mooks (Michael Krejci http://www.mknashville.com/) is living the dream on music row.  We are all proud of him and it was quite the treat to finally see him play.

So, after 3000 calories, a gallon of water, a game plan, some chill time, uniform prep, and little stretching....it is finally time for some sleep.  6:30 will come fast!!!!  Lets hope the 3 hour run will go fast also.