The 14k rocked. But I don't think the hubby will be joining me on any more long runs. Snicker! "We have to get up how early?" he asked. "Its how cold out?" and "Really? Doesn't your knee hurt? Why are we doing this again?, oh yeah, You're crazy!" But, he came with me, told me he loved me and wouldn't ever let me forget he came with me, and ran with me-sorta. About 10 minutes into it, he decided I was at the wrong pace and took off on his own, but that's OK. I find I love to have someone to start with and end with but the in between is all conversation in my head. Probably makes me a bit crazy, but there it is. This go round was more focus on my knee. I went with it taped. KT Tape is AWESOME! Wore my layers like a good girl, though I really wanted to be red, white and cute for the valentine's theme. I am happy to settle for warm and comfortable though. So, off I went. Whenever my knee hurt I would focus on my stride and form and counting. Yep, counting. One, two, one, two, my feet it the ground. It the right spots and you don't go down. Focusing on the form also made me a little faster. Better yet, at the end, my knee didn't hurt, I didn't hurt and I was ready for more. Note to self, my husband loves me very much, but no more long runs for him. I am getting faster despite my hurt knee. Better yet, I can beat the pain!