I already ran last night, so I initially declined Sheryl's invitation to run together tonight. I never run back-to-back days. But that was precisely why I changed my mind this morning and said yes. What would it be like to run back-to-back days? Could I do it? Probably. And I would feel so proud of myself when I accomplished it. And why would I want to miss out on running with Sheryl? She's a friend from the neighborhood and she runs somewhere around my pace. She could push me to go faster! And we're running five miles to the Pepsi sign and back. That's totally iconic. And you know how I feel about iconic runs. I love them! Well as it turned out, it was one of my fastest runs. Sheryl, in training for the NYC Marathon, has gotten fast. And wow, can she keep a steady cadence. It's amazing. I learned a lot. We had lots of fun, took some pics that were way too sweaty to post (it was hotttt out there tonight), and took in the beautiful sights over the Pulaski Bridge to Long Island City. This is her photo of the Gantry Cranes at night with the Empire State Building shining bright. Isn't it a gorgeous view?

Square ice is so much more refreshing than rounded rectangle ice.