Woke up at 5am, stretched for 10 minutes and ran the short loop again. Got a lot closer to a flat 8 minute pace this time, though: 8.09. I’m pleased about that. And that included a section of street where I walked because there was a stray dog barking and chasing me!

This morning, after dropping the kids off at their respective places, I’m going to go do the monthly hike at Opal Creek. I’m planning on an easy 7 mile loop, with a geocache or two along the way. Taking Frodo with me.