If you’re a runner, I’m sure you’ve had this happen before. You’re running down the road, minding your own business, facing traffic like smart pedestrian, when a driver honks at you and yells, “get on the sidewalk!” Or you’re approaching an intersection at the same time a car is approaching from your left. The driver […]
My First Marathon
Although I ran my first marathon over 15 years ago, I can remember the experience like it was yesterday. And even though I have run at least 35 marathons since, Honolulu 1996 still stands above and beyond all the rest (well, except maybe the Paris Marathon). Back then, Alan was running for Team in Training […]
We’ll Always Have Paris, Part 3-Walking and Running in Paris
When I was a kid my parents went to Paris (without me, what’s up with that?). I still remember the story they told of leaving their hotel to walk through the city, getting lost, and not finding their way back for hours and hours. As an adult, I think of that story, and say, hullo! […]
We’ll Always Have Paris, Part One-The Paris Marathon
In my last post, I mentioned the reasons for our late departure on our bike ride, an absolute no-no in the summer time. The main reason was not the Tour de France. It was that they were riding into Paris and I am psychologically incapable of walking away from anything Parisian. So, as promised, the […]
Running with the Dogs
I recently wrote that I wanted to run like a dog. I really have tried to keep that concept in mind as I head out for my runs, to run for the joy of running. Sunday I had a 10 miler on the schedule. With Alan still on the injured list, that would have meant […]
