Before this race, I scoured the internet trying to figure out what to expect running the original marathon course in Athens. Obviously, the only way to really know what a race is like is to run the thing, but I was disappointed with the information available online. How bad were the hills, really? Was it… Continue reading marathon
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thoughts & being in Greece
I've fallen for Athens because it is so like the cities I've already loved. The prevalence of coffee houses, the laid back way of lingering over a meal or drink, the New York attitude of 'do your thing, no one gives a shit'. Mountain ranges, craggy and welcoming in the distance, circle Athens. Dusty trails… Continue reading thoughts & being in Greece
in Athens
When I visit a city, I want to see more than the images circulated in glossy travel magazines. The beauty of a beach where sparkling water clings to white shorelines is exciting until you arrive, and realize the novelty has disappeared. When I'm out exploring, I want to see more than the famous landmarks, with… Continue reading in Athens