I just checked the results for the Berbee Derby 2005 online, and it looks like I came in 16th in the 25-29 age division with 25:09.4, about 8:06 per mile.

I’ve always been fascinated by phi, the golden ratio, and its observed connections to organic growth and aesthetic beauty. goldennumber.net has many interesting pages covering several topics, one of which is the shape of the universe.