Our bags are packed and we're about to hop in the car for the 2.5-hour drive up to Fountain Hills...with a stop along the way at Picazzo's, of course, for some gluten-free pizza.

Over one week ago, the forecast was calling for rain all weekend and I've been checking the forecast multiple times a day since then. As luck would have it, just two days ago, it switched to "few showers" and now says "partly sunny." I'll take it! With a high of 60 degrees, it should be ideal running weather.

I had a massage on Wednesday evening and have been stretching twice a day. I did a light 25-minute run this morning and felt a little sluggish. Hopefully that feeling will be gone tomorrow.

I'll be sure to post a report in the next few days. In the meantime, please send good thoughts my way for clear skies, no wind, gentle trails and strong legs. Thank you!