10/23/1999

Today's 17-mile walk was really difficult. After a strong start around Lake Merced, through Fort Funston, and along the beach, I had to make a Safeway pitstop to stock up on Power Bars and Gatorade. I made up time fairly quickly through Golden Gate Park. However, around mile 11, I tweaked my left hip. Needless to say, the final 6 miles back to the car were fairly torturous. Walking alone without my Charles or my Rio...in extreme pain...I was a pretty sorry sight. But, alas, I finished. Ironically, I averaged 12.5 minute miles, my best time yet.

Today, I saw my first glimpse of the dreaded "wall". But I never hit it. Hallelujah!