Runscapes - Canada

I took a quite a few video clips on my runs while in Canada.
One path took me alongside a rail track. What fun - to run alongside the train : )
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Runscapes #12

Saturday’s Run
Around the 5 mile mark a female ran past me. She had young boy on a bicycle riding beside her. I turned the corner to spot her running off into the underbrush while her son waited on the path...
How many of you have taken a potty break along the path?


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Runscapes #11

I'm going to try and start my runs earlier in the day as it is finally warming up. I sure don’t like running in the heat of the day!
PS.
I’m temporarily trying out Vimeo for posting my Runscapes videos. The seem to have more options then YouTube - but they do take longer to process.
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Runscapes #10

Runscapes #9

Some days I wish I could just keep running – far away into the mountains. The North Rim of the Grand Canyon – now that would be an awesome run.
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Runscapes #8

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Runscapes #7

Yes, I was actually running in sunshine!
And it was an enjoyable run until I got CLIF GEL all over me…
~
Moby Dick (1956 film)
Moby Dick (the book) by Herman Melville
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Runscapes #6

This is just a glimpse of the Ruth Bascom riverbank trail system.
Now that I've started my longer runs I will be spending a lot more time out here.
I love running near a river.
PS.
Please excuse my "sniffing" along the way.
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Truffle Shuffle - Race Report

The best part of this race - excluding the gigantic chocolate truffle - is the course. It runs along hallowed ground… following parts of Pre’s Trail!
The bottom loop encircles a wide open field with scenic views of the Willamette River. I would run there everyday – if I didn't have to drive.



“The six-mile stretch of wood-chip and bark-dust paths was initially constructed by the city of Eugene in 1976 to commemorate Oregon’s distance-running legend Steve Prefontaine."

The Bad:

• I was 3 minutes slower than last year. Holy crap! That’s what I get for racing with a cold.
• It’s bad enough the park bathroom stalls don’t have doors – but no toilet paper?

The Good:

• The big “high five” I received from the girl in front of me at the finish line. A reminder that the time on the clock is fleeting...

“It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” - Ursula K. LeGuin

Favorite Shirt Quote:

• “Your workout is our warm-up.”

Race Chatter:

• “I think she’s waving at you.”

Post Race Grub:

• 1 Truffle, Peanuts in the Shell, Beer - Red Chair NWPA (Hey, there was a football game on!)

Ode To the Truffle
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Runscapes #4

I waited for a squirrel - but no luck,
maybe next time.

Thanks for watching my little movies.
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Runscapes #3

I have a new book on iMovie'09 coming from Amazon. I'm determined this will improve the quality of these video clips.
(But note I am shooting this with the tiny lens on the back of
iPod nano.
I am enjoying the challenge of shooting video while running - it adds an unfamiliar dimension!
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Runscapes #2

This is just the first mile of Beacon Drive. It winds through orchards and farmer's fields. In the summer cows and horses bask in the sun!
[I really miss the sunshine this time of year...]
Thanks for watching : )
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Runscapes #1

This is my first endeavor with video editing using IMovie .
Plus -- my very first YouTube Video! w00t!
A time consuming activity for sure – but FUN.
Now I’m really looking forward to shooting more video on my
next run!
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