No, you can't take that away from me.

Since Sunday's run ... that night, my right knee was unbearable, hobbling everywhere. My left knee felt marvelous.

I have been ravenously hungry, and eating non-stop. Real junk, too - I think in the last three days I have eaten at least a dozen cookies, a piece of cake, two candy bars, some small bags of chips - it's sick.

I began weeping uncontrollably while chatting with my wife in the kitchen because I was overwhelming with the realization that I really love running.

1990 Playlist
Hard to Handle - The Black Crowes
Serious - Duran Duran
Burning the Ground - Duran Duran
Vogue - Madonna
Let's Go - Ernie Isley
Let's Talk About Sex - Salt-N-Pepa
Head Like a Hole [copper] - Nine Inch Nails

Distance: 3.25 miles
Temperature: 62º
Weather: dark
Weight: 159.5 lbs.