Someone in my office decided to poke fun at that fact that I am a diehard Yankees fan and morph the insignia onto the side of my head. Anyway, I am feeling much better today. The side of my head still feels swollen and numb but the stiffness in my neck has pretty much gone away.

And now for some news on the running front…

A suspect in the Amherst Bike Path rapist was arrested yesterday. This animal was responsible for 10 attacks, 9 rapes and 3 homicides covering a period of more than 20 years. I am extremely grateful to the local law enforcement efforts that persisted right to the very end. Even though this closes a chapter it doesn’t mean another one can open. DO NOT GO RUNNING ALONE! especially if you are female. I hate to sound sexist but unfortunately, that is what the statistics say.

One of the benefits of being a member of the Checkers Athletic Club is we organize fun/group runs throughout Western NY. We even have a forum where other members can post fun/group runs they organize. The cost of a membership is a small price to pay for one’s safety among other things the club has to offer.