I know... it's into the next week, but I'm reporting back on Sunday's long run. All I can say is Bring it On! 21 miles, some downhill and flat stuff the first 7 or so, then started hills, some steep, some rolling, but miles 8 through 19 had a lot of hills (trying to mimic the Boston course). Last two miles had a really nice downhill and some flat stuff. Average pace 8:34, last two miles were 7:53 and 7:56. I was tired, but happy and nothing hurts! Considering I'd done a 10.5 mile tempo run the day before (7:59 avg pace), I think this 21 miler turned out pretty darn good. Next week is first week of taper, but it looks like any sort of cutback week, really.

Bugs, I think you passed the HTFU test today. Good thing you are a runner or you might not have woken up both times today. And you are right, your kids are more important than the base. Hugs Cash