Did a 24 mile run today.  Felt pretty good.  When I was done I was a bit sore, but not near what I have been in the past.  Seem to have recovered pretty quickly.  My weight is a bit higher than it was this time last year, actually higher than I want it to be, but I seem to be in better shape.  I haven't needed my knee brace at all this time.  So that's a good thing.  I really need to watch my food intake for the next three weeks.  I start the taper next week and I know it is really easy to pack on the pounds during that time.   My oldest son comes home for Easter tomorrow.  Really excited about that.