It was a twilight 5K tonight at George Mason University.  About 800 runners showed up, including ultra-marathoner superstar Michael Wardian -- who according to our MC set the indoor record time for 26.2 miles last night.

We ran a fast track all around the University campus.  I finished in 23:19.  My times have really fallen back since the spring.  Did I just age 10 years and somehow miss it?

Big day tomorrow.  Starts with Central Fairfax Chamber breakfast at 7 a.m. and finishes with fireworks at 9 p.m.  In between, there' s 14 straight hours of shaking hands in Fairfax, Vienna and back to Fairfax.

My favorite part is walking the parade route before the parade starts.  I get to see a lot of constituents and hand out free "People's Senator" pencils.  It's a nice easy way to see old friends. 

See you tomorrow