A Round Robin Escape

Yesterday a baby robin was flying around in our garage. Frightened, it refused to leave, and we were concerned for its safety. Eventually, just talking to it made it get low enough to the ground and then fly away. It left a 'robinesque' picture in our minds...

An Uphill Climb

After more than a year, it was nice to be able to run till the end of centennial park and then go up the hill near the Tower housing the Carillon. Climbing hills gives an exercise to the stomach that cannot be obtained by sit-ups or ab crunches. It is also more entertaining than running on flat roads surrounded by McMansions.

An Italian Run

Francesca Schiavone became the first Italian woman to win the French Open. Her perseverance is quite impressive. One good run deserves another, and I hope she does well at Wimbledon too.

No rain-out when out running

This weekend is expected to see a lot of rain but one needs to push forward...one step ahead at a time.

Running...but not in elections

Why are elections referred to as races, as in "the race for the California governor's position...?" While there is a winner in a race, the runner is typically running against himself/herself. In politics, the race starts with the showering of criticisms on the opponents.

Running 8 miles

After many months, the old legs managed to get through nearly 9 miles in good shape. This is a good confidence booster- perhaps longer runs should be the goal for the future.

Stepping up

to a 1oK is a big deal if one has not been running the distance for a while.