Running just as fast as I can

I looooove running! I've gotten back into it lately since the weather's so nice, it's quicker than going to the gym, and it's cheaper than going to the gym (can you say GAS CRISIS!) And it's such a great feeling of accomplishment, even though I'm not running super far yet. Ever since the marathon of '01, I've had problems with my left knee. Which is okay - I'm so glad I did the marathon. I just wish I could run more! Anyways, I'm enjoying it and hoping to warm this knee up to some distances longer than a mile. Alisa - if you're reading this, I really am trying! Maybe we can run a race later this summer.

And I've found a new great area to run in. Usually I just run around all the apartments south of campus. It's a pretty safe area (and fun to run by old haunts like Miller and The Britany), but recently I've discovered downtown Provo. I didn't know if it's really appropriate to go running along all the storefronts, but I've seen other people do it. And who really cares anyway. So it's a nice change of scenery. And today my legs started feeling tired before my knee started hurting! Good stuff. And hopefully the little bit of sun I get while running can contribute to some semblance of a tan. Oh, and just a helpful hint: on a hot, sunny day when you're pounding the pavement, there's nothing like Britney Spears music to keep you going! :)