Long runs alone have a challenging side effect, for me. I get lonesome out on the country roads. I get friendlier with passing pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists the longer I'm out -- that is I wave, smile, and such more readily. Some time back, in a previous training cycle, sometime this side of Bedrock and pre-Jetsons I received a wonderful arm band mounted radio from my family. More often than not, I would time my long runs to coincide with the broadcast of 'Car Talk', hosted by the Magliozzi brothers on PBS. Those passing cyclists and motorists, and neighbors watching me from their yards might have wondered why a man would be trotting down the road, laughing his head off. I had great company in my head as the brothers fielded crazy questions about car problems, while sizzling with off the cuff humor. With a little excavating, I located my old radio in anticipation of today's 10 miler. I'll hope to find some nice people chatting to keep me company, and I will remember and smile for Tom Magliozzi, the elder brother who recently passed away after suffering with Alzheimer's disease.