On November 7th, we took the bus provided by the Runner’s Stop. We left Lynbrook at 5:40 in direction to Staten Island. This year, we didn’t get dropped off immediately, but stayed on the bus parked near the start until 8:30, shortening the long wait in the cold weather. The 1st wave didn’t go off … Continue reading →
It was my third participation in this race. A new sponsor, the Bethpage Bank, took over the race this year. It was also the first race I participated in since my knee injury in May. It seemed like an eternity not to be able to race the entire season. By running this relay I wanted … Continue reading →
After running leisurely at Panama City Beach without any problems, I increased the distance of individual runs to 6 – 7 miles and increased speed, too. I had a great environment for my training. We were staying at a house in Spring Lake, NJ. The living room windows have a direct view of the lake. … Continue reading →
We had a family reunion at Panama City Beach in Florida. Despite the BP oil spill scare, this tourist location was spared so far from tar balls or oil odors. We had an excellent time meeting relatives from Alabama, Michigan, and New York. Only one relative could not make it as she was on an … Continue reading →