Good run this morning.  I was scheduled for 8 miles but only did 6.  I don't want to increase my mileage to quickly.  I'm playing it safe and getting the IT band taken care of.  I still love running in my shoes.  They feel great.  My knee feels great --- my hips ache.  I know this is my IT band still.  I'm going to keep stretching and doing my strength.  It will all eventually work out.  I am noticing the neuromas in my feet.  Is this good or bad?  Not sure but something to definitely keep and eye on.

Why do I run?  Something I thought about during my run.  I thought of quite a few reasons but none were because I loved it.  What?  That should have been number one.  So I thought about why I'm not loving it.  I think I'm too worried about how I'm running and my pace to really enjoy it.  I slowed down when this hit me - I looked around to see what was around me.  It was a beautiful day.  Blue sky, cool breeze - 3 hot air balloons in the sky.  If running isn't enjoyable -- why am I running.  I've got to slow down and enjoy it.