Good morning, DC! And good morning to anyone reading this that isn’t in DC. What a big world we live in, and oh how the internet makes it so small. Anthony convinced me to set out for an especially early start this morning. 5:30 a.m., people! 5:30 a.m.The traffic-less streets made for a good opportunity … Continue reading »
Big news, peeps. Fort Man is gone. RIP.In case you missed out on my continuing coverage of a man who built and lived in a fort across Key Bridge, here’s a shot of his creation (taken in December 2012), which included a water tank, roof, and other amenities that I inspected from a somewhat safe distance:I … Continue reading »
It’s good to be back!I wish I could say I stepped right into the swing of things easily, but that would be a lie. Not only would it be nice to be cruising through vacation again, but it would also be nice to be cruising through my runs! Unfortunately I don’t think my body has … Continue reading »
It’s time to go home. We had to check a few things off the list before we step on the plane, though. First was seeing two friends I’ve had since 2007, who somehow ended up in Australia! Not only did Rachel (above), Ellie (below), and I all find our way down under, but we all … Continue reading »
We finished off our South Australia tour with one last, big run:Anthony stuck with me for five miles and then I did the remaining five in sweet country silence.Then we made a quick stop at the beach… because you can’t go to a giant island country without at least seeing the shore!A final goodbye to … Continue reading »
Apologies that I missed a post yesterday… If I would have written one, it would have likely been riddled with wine-infused typos.Anthony and I spent the day sipping, nibbling, and learning. We even did some winemaking, thanks to a lovely engagement present from our generous friends and hosts!McLaren Vale is full of wineries whose staff is … Continue reading »
Yesterday I did something I never thought I would do. I voluntarily ran on a treadmill… and then hugged it afterward.I love exploring new cities by foot, but sometimes it’s nice to just put your brain on silent, blast some John Mayer, and go nowhere. Go nowhere fast, actually — because there are no hills, … Continue reading »
Still tackling those hills!I’ve written a few times about the art of running hills (which I’ve yet to master) here, here, here, and here. A summary of some thoughts and tips on tackling hills: Shorten your stride, stay upright, and try to keep your speed and form consistent This article says that 20 seconds a day of hill … Continue reading »
Happy Mother’s Day! I’ll dedicate this post to my mom, who has mastered fudge ecstatsies, Southern feasts, and beef ragout (in addition to raising children), as well as to my soon-to-be-mother-in-law, who not only crafts from-scratch cannoli: but also makes stunning cakes such as this:and this (in addition to raising children, too!):I don’t know how … Continue reading »
Happy weekend! I’ve sort of lost track of the days here on the other side of the world, but when I remembered it was Saturday I got excited. Because that meant a big run.Anthony and I covered ten gorgeous (but sort of drizzly) miles around Brisbane.Good thing he knows the streets because I had no idea … Continue reading »
