The ACE has two new sprockets, a new chain, new brake pads and an oil change, so it's ready to go for another year.

I ran about 12 or 13 miles yesterday. Here is the breakdown on the middle 8 miles' times: 7.23.87, 7.43.33, 7.32.65, 7.58.85, 7.40.50, 7.28.25, 7.47.86, 6.53.55. Not bad for an old guy. The last three miles of this stretch were fast because I was sort of racing a woman who didn't like me passing her. I found out later, after thanking her for pushing me, that she is traininq for the Sacramento Marathon. I ran with a marathoner. She pushed me to a sub 7 minute mile. That's very good for me. My right knee is giving me a little trouble but I don't think that it is anything that won't heal on it's own well enough. It isn't a deep down knee pain but more off to one side. A more connective tissue inflammation problem. The 8 miles were timed at 1:00.28 and I averaged 7.33.60 minute miles. It surprised me. See y'all.