On a recent morning that could only be described as glorious, I ran my first 10K. Slowly. I was kind of nervous about it since my body has continued to feel uncomfortable (polite euphemism for pain) from my tailbone/glute issues, and I really wanted to run the entire 10K even though there was a 5K … Continue reading My first 10K or, I run for donuts
Category: Events
Lark Fest
Sixteen years ago, Lark Fest fell on my 30th birthday. I remember it was a beautiful late summer day, mild and sunny. My two best girlfriends had come to visit for the weekend and I was excited about so many things in my life. I was spending the day with my friends and sharing "my" … Continue reading Lark Fest
Treetops to Rooftops – 5K
image: Bob KopacLast Saturday, on what may have been the most beautiful morning of June, a couple of friends and I ran the 4th edition of the Treetops to Rooftops 5K in the lower Hudson Valley. Or, to be more precise, over the Hudson River via the Walkway over the Hudson. In 2011, this race … Continue reading Treetops to Rooftops – 5K
Mountain Jam 2012
For the second consecutive year, I headed down to Hunter Mountain to meet the guys and drink beer listen to some music. Although I didn't commit to getting a ticket until midweek, I had been eyeing the schedule for months. I ultimately decided that Sunday's lineup was the most appealing to me despite my interest … Continue reading Mountain Jam 2012
Rock & Run recap
SPAC ~ May 20, 2012Can I blame my less than stellar time (28:27) on Max London? No, probably not, but I can thank Capriccio Saratoga for the excellent Pasta Puttanesca carb load we enjoyed Saturday night. I can also say, that it was a hot morning and a hillier than expected course. And a lot … Continue reading Rock & Run recap
Commencement – a beginning or start
So, that's my natural hair color!The word commencement is an odd one. While it is defined as a beginning or start, it clearly is most often used to describe a ceremony which acknowledges the end of something. Seems that endings and beginnings can get all sorts of mixed up, huh?Almost exactly 20 years ago, I received my college … Continue reading Commencement – a beginning or start
Very nice, funny and huggable
image: http://www.prlog.orgAt least that's how my youngest described me in this year's utterly precious Mother's Day card. Yep, it's a keeper. This was my 16th Mother's Day and it contained both poignant and annoying moments. Kind of like motherhood, in general, I guess. Quinn gave me a marigold, Griffin gave me a song and dance … Continue reading Very nice, funny and huggable