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
why I’m obsessed with the marathon
I love seeing the number 26.2 in bold on bumper stickers, written across T shirts and engraved on rubber bracelets. To be honest, I'm thinking about getting it tattooed on my wrist. It's a strange number, if you aren't a runner. A lot of people, when I tell them I've run a marathon, ask me… Continue reading why I’m obsessed with the marathon