Once you get past how bad it sucks, running in the morning really is a great way to start the day. Another loop around Chestnut Hill, nearly the same loop I've run every morning with variations at the end to give me the mileage for the day. This is usually more dictated by time rather than how many miles I really want to run.

I'm beginning to see the same things every morning: Hello to the lady walking the two mean little dogs, Hello barking black poodle that seems especially excited see me every time I go by, and there is that guy with the big white car who always has his windows down and flashers on as he drives down the road.

6 miles in 44 minutes.