Great news.  I can't even describe how happy I am.  So remember last year after my first half marathon it took me a full 6 weeks to fully recover to the point I was before the half--knee pain.  So this year I was extra cautious and rested five full days prior to resuming any running activity.  So this afternoon after work I set out on an easy run, not knowing what to expect and hoping for no pain.  I initially hoped to do 4 miles but when I got to the turn-off point for the four mile loop I was feeling so good that I just kept going and did the 5.2 mile loop without any pain or discomfort.  To my amazement I'm right back where I was right before the half.  I'm owing this to increased training, conditioning, and proper rest.  Now, I will add that after I finished my loop I stopped off at my father's house--lives on the same street as me--to say hello and sat on his stairs for about ten minutes.  When I got up my right knee was stiff.  My knee has never been stiff so I'm going to need to keep an eye on this but for sure there was no pain--just stiffness which walked off after about half an hour.  Feels fine now.  Anyway, l'll take a day off and get back out there on Sunday and hopefully all's well.  That is all.