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
Category: running
Light(en) up
image: edia.treehugger.comAfter a day booked so full of errands and chores that the only thing I didn't schedule was time to breath, I took a long run tonight. There were moments when I knew I needed to take a break and walk, but I didn't. The route I took was a new one to me … Continue reading Light(en) up
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
Ice Breaker Challenge
I ran today for a loved one. Actually, for the loved one of a loved one, which I guess is loved-one-once-removed, but these particular loved ones aren't going anywhere. They will not be removed. The run today was a benefit for the Albany Rowing Center, ARC. This club promotes and supports rowing and I have … Continue reading Ice Breaker Challenge
The luck of the Irish
What a day I had on St. Patrick's Day! I mean how can a colleen complain about a day that included a flat 4 mile run, a creamy pint of Guinness and a vivid voice from the past reminding me who I am? My day started with The Running of the Green (Island). I remember … Continue reading The luck of the Irish
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
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