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What a great day to be running. And s***, I actually felt good running.

I made a trip down to Phoenix last night to hang out with my CyberSalon friends, but also so I could finally make a Team Diabetes run– 7 miles at South Mountain Park. In my TeamD past, I always missed this run.

It had its challenge- it was cold and dark at 6:30, though not as cold as the mornings up here. And thr route is hilly- following the main Park road past the TV towers turn off, towards San Juan Pouit. For those doing the half marathon run, we got to turn around about a mile past the gate, but those crazy Full Marathoners had to go to the end of the road.

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Coming back was a gas! I did not realize how much we had climbed. I decided to go very slow and easy, keeping company with fellow runner Sue.

I felt good finishing, and with only minor shin soreness (the pains that sidelined me in 2006 seem to be kicking at the door, I skipped running Thursday for a rest).

It was great to run with people I met in previous years and new folks- we even managed to have a meetup in the middle of the 4 type 1 Diabetics who are running- me, Sue, Brendan, and Brian) – I suggested we call ourselves the DTDs the Diabetic Team D-ers.

I enjoyed getting a chance to be part of the regular team runs, even if it looks like the next possible time I could make it might not be til mid December.

South Mountain is a fantastic park, I think it is one of the municipal parks inside a city, something like 16,000 acres, with trails that lead you to places you cant see any sign of the city, the killer hill bike ride to TV Towers, old gold mines, horseback riding.

It was actually the first place I visited in my bike when I arrive in August 1987- I remember the wide eye look of the guard when I cruised by. I was in much better shape then, but maybe not as wise.

And Yay! This felt like one of my best days running.

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