6:39 am

It is 6:39 am and I am dressed, down to my fancy-tied running shoes. Waiting for enough daylight to safely run on an unlit road in the bike lane. I have been tapering my miles for the upcoming Portland Marathon, and the taper is HARD! I have really come to rely on running for stress relief and quiet time. Now, here I am, jonesin' for a run. Come on, sun, come UP!