and the smoke witch says wazoo

or something like that... skipping the gym for a couple or few nights, (or more?), and returning with a semi-bang... tight panting with best kick yet, though up a couple of pounds even after a two 52+ hour fast (due to pasta and the starvation reaction, most likely), but close to best times/speed for an hour... just missed 8mph average for the full hour... the eyes of agism gives me a look of are you crazy or just suicidal?... and as I will do until the bitter end, I smile, even if it's with a slight grimace... overall improvement noted, however with greater clarity comes a better view of the load road ahead... continue...