Lightening the load.................................

I reached my goal and cut off the biggest share of my hair so I can donate it to Locks of Love. Had my first "short hair" run in some time last night, and it felt great to not have all that hair dancing around my face, tickling my neck.

A MUST have in my GIANT list of must haves in my camel bac were extra ponytail holders to keep my hair under control. Won't be needing those anymore, so out they go...

Unfortunately it won't make much of a difference in the overall weight or available space in the pack. Most likely not enough for the coveted extra (security) box of raisins. Just have to stick with the current three boxes stashed in the pack, until winter when I won't need the bug spray. I never eaten more than one box on a run, it just makes me feel good knowing they are there if I need them.

Oh the things a runner must learn to live with!

Tomorrow is the big eighteen miler. Heading out at 4:00 AM with a flashlight. Pray that I don't get ran over by a deer before the sun rises. Don't laugh... I've had a couple of close calls in the past on early morning runs. The deer were not at all pleased!