Where's my modeling contract?

Six months ago, I most certainly would never have posed bare-chested for the camera. Not anymore! After a week of random weight fluctuations, I weighed in this morning at only 165.8. Could I really be only 14 ounces away from my goal?

Dr. Mike was pleased with how my therapy was progressing. My IT band and hamstrings have continued to loosen up. Things have been going well enough that I won't need to see him next week. The next adjustment will be after my 11-miler.

Yesterday's run was chilly. It made me want to get a long-sleeve technical shirt, which I got today at Sports Basement after my appointment with Dr. Mike. I also bought a stick of Body Glide to ease the chafing in my left foot, another pair of technical shorts and new running socks. Who knew shopping for running clothes could be so cathartic?

Speaking of which, I've been so busy running that I've hardly had time to buy a new wardrobe. I'm practically swimming in my old extra-large T-shirts and can slip out of all my old size-36 pants without unbuttoning them. More "catharsis" is on the way.