This was my view as I went for a run at 6:45 a.m. along the Hudson River. It's only a few feet from Bethune Street, and I was starting to feel doughy after a few days without exercise.

More surprising than my ability to get up and run at dawn, is how many other people were out and about. Sure, there were the hard core runners, but there were also just regular folks, out enjoying the sun before going to work. What really amazed me were the people who were playing tennis, andothose waiting to play tennis.

I won't be out on Wednesday, but I will be on Thursday. Do it up.