The temperature has been pretty hot the last couple of days so that’s my excuse for not getting out and running. Last night I set my alarm for 7am to make sure I got up and out early. Alarm went of at 7 and I jumped out of bed, um, at 8! So lazy. Eventually… Continue reading Run Seventy Five
It’s funny seeing corn in France as it’s not a very important crop, unlike in the US where it’s everywhere and in everything. I miss it though in a childhood nostalgia kind of way. For several years I lived on Kent Island in Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay which (looking back) was this amazing place as it… Continue reading Run Sixty Six
Pedal to the metal speed run this morning! The temperature was very cool with a little wind and the sky was clear and blue. My legs were sore as heck from yesterday’s mountain run but I managed to get out the door and bike to the park and do 10k. Ran my fourth fastest for… Continue reading Run Sixty Four
One benefit of teaching is that summers are light (the draw back of course is no money), so there are more opportunities to run and explore. Today I only had one class and was finished with that by 9:30, so I planned ahead and brought my running gear with me. A quick change and I… Continue reading Run Sixty One
First run in a week! I was so busy with moving, cleaning and work that I had no time to get out for a run. Was feeling cranky! Managed a nice 16k from my new place to the river path and along the winding trail. I cross over the highway on my way to river… Continue reading Run Fifty Eight
In the middle of the move run! Yesterday was phase one; boxes, clothes, small furniture, plants etc..and tomorrow is phase two; big stuff. As the appartement is cleared out the big items will be so much easier to haul out. The “usual suspects” were with me yesterday, always there when I need a hand!! Don’t… Continue reading Run Fifty Seven
It’s manic Monday! As my favourite DC based DJ used to call it; if you’re from that area you might remember Weasel on WHFS, which at one time was the coolest alternative rock station in the universe!! Anyway, that is ancient history but I was listening to a great 80s play list during my run… Continue reading Run Fifty Six
Some days are hard, you struggle through every step of your run, at each twist or turn in the path you question your sanity for putting yourself through this painful ordeal. That nagging voice in my own head says bad things like, why do I bother with this? Give up old man, just turn around… Continue reading Run Fifty Five
We’ve had a very wet May and June here in Grenoble so our landscape is lush and green. I prefer having a little more rain than normal than not having enough so no complaints. All of the trees are a beautiful dark green, but at the same time time the weeds are really taking over… Continue reading Run Fifty Four
Yes! I really needed a nice long run today! Haven’t been out for last 10 days, so I was definitely overdue. It looks like a storm is blowing in right about now very glad I made it back home in time. 21.1kms 2:04:44. Happy with that time for today. Especially considering I had the pleasure… Continue reading Run Fifty Three
Running of the books 