wow. whether it was a week just to work the kinks out or the bike ride yesterday or talking to Jesse, i kicked it up a notch today. 3 miles with no aches; i did stretch pretty thoroughly before. but i was able to push harder than i have yet; maybe that was just a desire to do so. i don't know. but it was a good run, didn't have to wait at Chavez Blvd. a great way to start official Marathon Training.