Runner's high

Well, for the sake of full disclosure I thought I would let you all know that I had one yesterday, a runner's high that is. The day started bright and early with a 7 a.m. organized training run from the NYRRC. For years I have found these runs the "easiest" way to run 20 miles and yesterday was certainly no exception and one of my best training runs from the last few years. There did not seem to be a lot of local SLG interest so there I was, at 6.50 a.m. at the SLG fountain, where I met Gil and off to the start we went. By the time we got there we had logged 1.5 miles. We joined the 9:30 pace group and the pace leaders were quite good. The first 6 miles went by in a flash, I didn't seem to even be aware of the uphill parts. The other nice thing about running with a pace group is that Gil can tell his stories over and over again, to diffrent people so it is a WIN-WIN situation. He can do what he does best (talking or running, running or talking) and I don't have to try (and fail) to tune him out. I did not even seem him the first 6 miles. After that we ran two more 5-mile loops with the pace group and after that
Gil and jumped on the bridle path to finish our last few miles on the dirt. We said goodbye at the SLG fountain after having run 20 miles (having timed our last mile at 8:37) and I had half a mile to get home. I felt fantastic and I am sure I could have run another 6, and probably would have finished the marathon distance in 4:05 to 4:10. But reason prevailed and I just ran down to Tavern on the Green to greet the finish line of the NYC marathon and turned around to run back home.
Truth be told, I felt so fresh after the run, I could I have thrown a party, but it is lonely in SLG New York these days, and the only person who came by for B'fast on the terrace was Gil.
Anyway, in case you runners out there have forgotten this year's motto, let me remind you. I feel just the slightest bit cocky right now but when I think "Catch me if you can" I get a smile on my face, and in my head.
Anyway, I would love for this posting to elicit a bit more response than I have had lately. It would be great if the runner's high would be supported by an "SLG high".
By the way, can we have a count on who is going to Chicago at this point? I know Clem and Patrick are pulling out all training stops in Belgium so they will definitely be there. Dora will join (?), David, Grant, Larry, Steve, Erik, Stefan, Gil, Mike and myself. Of course, Philippe will be there on his home turf. Philippe what is going on with you? Haven't heard a peep out of Chicago for a long time.
Anyway, the Chicago marathon is 5 weeks away. Anybody interested in a group T-shirt. Is there a final design for a logo, David? Are any fans coming to Chicago? Liesbet?, Tom? Do I need to say it any lowder? I AM IN DESPARATE NEED OF SOME SLG SPIRIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!