Recovery.

For the first time in seven months, when I woke up this morning, I didn't have a single ache or pain.

I haven't run since Saturday. My limbs feel light.

Tomorrow, I'm getting up at 4 a.m. to attempt 18 miles. I think I can do it.

In seven months, I haven't taken off more than one day from exercise. This is the first week where I ate and slept a lot, but didn't burn very much at all. Aside from a nasty head cold, I feel pretty good. Rested. Pampered even.

And ready to go.