Today marks one month since RR100 and it also marks my first “long” run since the race.  Paige and I left in a cool feeling 45 degrees with the sun that had been present for the past few days rapidly disappearing.  Paige is still easing back into her running as the muscle tear in her upper calf area continues to make tremendous progress with the help of Athletico and their amazing team of professionals; this was her first run outside since RR100.  We did a short loop together and then I headed north to finish my run.  I am doing the Palos Hills 50K next weekend and thought it would be good to check out the legs before then.  By the time I dropped Paige off at home, the sun was completely gone and I was preparing myself mentally for the rain that was forecasted.  I felt good and the first several miles went by quickly.  Before long, the rain began to fall.  By the time I hit my turn around point, everything was wet and the trail was puddled.  I couldn’t help but wish that I would have gotten going earlier to finish in the sun but here I was.  I started to feel tired and finished off the bottle of Gatorade that I had with me.  This definitely helped but the truth was that I was just feeling tired.  I finished up my 15 miles in a steady rain.  I feel happy with the result considering the proximity to RR100 and am getting excited for next weekend!