A Quest to Run a Road Race in Every State
Even though I’ve run past this spot probably a hundred times, I was suddenly stopped in my tracks  by the combination of trees and lighting. On Tuesday, Hannah and I went to Boston and happened to arrive just when the Veteran’s Day parade was taking place.  These photos don’t convey the pride and enthusiasm that […]
With the changing seasons, there were lots of images that caught my eye recently. Here are a few of them.
Our adventures in Michigan continued the day after running the 13.Wine Half Marathon.  We enjoyed breakfast at the Blue Plate Cafe which was just minutes from the Lakeside Inn on the Red Arrow Highway. The food was appealing and the service was prompt and friendly. At the suggestion of our new 13.Wine Half Marathon friends, Ron […]
While perusing possible races for a trip to Michigan, I came across the 13.Wine Half Marathon. As someone who enjoys wine, the thought of earning this magnet made this race a strong contender for our Michigan race. As I read about the route that traveled through vineyards and past wineries and the post-race event that […]
Experiencing the sights, sounds, and feelings of running outside is often equal to the enjoyment of the physical run. Â Here are some images from our runs this week. I couldn’t seem to stop taking pictures of the early morning sun on the foliage. The fleeting rays of a morning sky like this will […]
Tour de La Porte, La Porte, Indiana Living in New England has allowed access to a number of states that were a reasonable drive from home. Â However, now that those states have been checked off, a flight is generally necessary to reach our destination. This summer it was decided that we would travel to Michigan […]
The scenic, flat route that took us down Ben Franklin Parkway, past the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Boat House Row, and along Kelly Drive soon became a welcome part of our visits to Philly.  Since both of our daughters were attending college in Philadelphia we were making relatively frequent trips to the city from our home in […]