Months after I first aspired to it, I finally found someone available and willing to take a longish full moon run. We got lucky with the weather as well as the brightness of the moon and had an inspiring, awesome run. Let me share the experience and challenging route we mostly enjoyed. We left my … Continue reading Full moon run – at last!
Category: Normanskill
Rock n Run
Delmar Dash DayI haven't really written too much about running lately...because I've been too damn busy running! I ran a couple of races in March, including the Running of the Green (4 mi., 37:10) and the Ice Breaker Challenge 5k (26:25), while April's focus was the Delmar Dash (5 mi, 43:50). You should know that … Continue reading Rock n Run
The sharing of the green
image: albanysigns.comSpending winter skiing at Albany Muni Capital Hills has been one of my favorite outdoor activities for many years. The quiet beauty of the Normanskill, the cardinals and bluebirds, the sense of isolation in the midst of a residential neighborhood in a small city...it is a special place.This winter, there wasn't a single day's … Continue reading The sharing of the green
Normanskill: A Photo Essay
These photos were taken a couple of weeks ago before the rains came to stay. I don't really think that many words are necessary to convey the joys of spending a little time with my littlest boy, our dog and some water. The Normanskill Farm area is an amazing resource right in the DelSo which … Continue reading Normanskill: A Photo Essay
Spring has sprung in the DelSo!
And here are the pictures to prove it. The Normanskill is raging as you near the bridges. Not a good idea to fly fish there this time of year and, luckily, Cassidy showed no interest in swimming. The picture on the right shows the tell-tale red glow of buds forming and all of my autumn … Continue reading Spring has sprung in the DelSo!
