thanks bill

i kept pace with bill for the entire 17 miles on an ideal C-3 day (cloudy,calm,cold).
any time i felt a bit to fast i'd adjust to bill's pace.
didn't think of the miles i'd gone or the miles to go, just stayed locked into bill's pace. looked up only to be sure an oncoming car was keeping a safe distance.
i would recommend a long run with bill any time you get the opportunity.
of course i'm talking about bill of my cap.
17 miles @ 6:40-6:45 pace.
that's 17 for the day,41 for the week.
after 3 consecutive weeks of 40 miles, i think it's safe to say i have gotten back to my pre-bike wreck fitness level.
planning a 20 miler at the turn of the calender.