10 Miler

A few pictures I took along the way.

1. I tuck my key under my shoelaces. I know there has to be a better way.
2. I tried out this drink from Odwalla --> “Protein Monster.” I cut it with soya milk because it was too sweet!
3. I see a Ferris wheel in the mall parking lot.
4. On the first lap, there were a lot of runners. I figure they were with some running group – not a race, as they had no race bibs on. A few had CamelBaks on – so I guess they were out for awhile.
5. My little white truck – to take me home!

Thankful For:

1. No rain.
2. Seeing other runners – I run alone.
3. The cheery disposition of the RunRunLive podcast. Thanks Chris
4. The Americano on my way home.
5. My body – for taking me again, on another journey.

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First Race of the Year

Notes:

• Found a quarter in the parking lot.
• Spotted a runner eating a donut before the race.
• Two guys sporting Portland Marathon shirts.
• Runners from Chicago, Pasadena, and St Cloud? Florida.
• Ran 2 minutes slower than last year Hey it was windy out.

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Sampler of Running Blogs

Today’s TIART is Bring Your Favorite Blogs. Thanks Amy and Tom for bringing us all together with linklove*
Below is a small sampler of runner’s blogs I visit regularly. Each of you provide an insight into what running really means – from the daily grind to the victory of defeat! I feel fortunate to visit with each of you. Thanks for sharing.

“A friend who is far away is sometimes much nearer than one who is at hand. Is not the mountain far more awe-inspiring and more clearly visible to one passing through the valley than to those who inhabit the mountain?" - Kahlil Gibran

All these blogs and more are linked in my sidebar reader.
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Running Collage Meme

Anne of DMZ tagged me. And it’s only fair as I did tag her with a meme last month.
I created a collage with some of my own photos to respond to the questions.
[And please Check out Matika’s photo collage. It’s stunning!]
Thanks Anne

1. How would you describe your running 10 years ago? More restricted and not as fun.
2. What is your best and worst run/race experience? Vancouver Sun Run with 35,000 entries. Runners were over the finish line before I even reached the start line.
3. What is your best race experience? Eugene Marathon
4. Why do you run? For the post race goodies!
5. What is the best or worst piece of advice you've been given about running? Don’t run close to the edge.
6. Tell us something surprising about yourself that not many people would know. I love flying places but it can be a test as I suffer from claustrophobia.

Tagging 5 more runners:
London Jogger, SLB, Amanda, KC, August

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