Akron Marathon

The Akron Marathon celebrated 10 years this past weekend.  It was also the first race I attended but was not a participant.  My husband had a last minute call to enter as a relay participant.  We knew several other people racing so I didn't hesitate to get up at 4:30 am and to enjoy it as a spectator. A's sister was also running her first full marathon.  The weather was perfect running weather, so great to watch and cheer on as well as run 5 miles around the University of Akron Campus.  It was my first time there so running and walking was a perfect way to find my way around.  Both my husband as well as A's sister did well in their events which topped the morning off.  It was a lot of fun to cheer other people on and see the other side of things.  It was also very motivating and I can't wait to run my next race! - P

 

Daydreaming: China

Something that occurs often in my life is the urge to travel.  Every now and then I have to hamper the desire to buy a plane ticket and just leave.  Most of the time my rational, responsible side helps greatly with that, but every now and then I have to resort to image searching and just daydreaming.  Sometimes I forget to appreciate all the places I've already been.  Back in 2004 I went with some friends to China.  It was just over two weeks that we spent there, and we really did get to see a lot.  We flew into Beijing, spent some time in my friend’s hometown of Qinhuangdao, took a train to Shanghai, and spent some time in the Yunnan Province in southwestern China.  Sometimes the specific experiences are  best summed up in a bunch of pictures.  -A

Saturday Camping at the Lake

Yesterday I visited my parents at the campground they are staying at this summer. It was a relaxing day with them and the dog. And what is camping without s'mores? -A

To the Market

This morning we made our way to the popular downtown market.  We don't get there as often anymore as it is not as close to where we live, but is definitely worth the trip.  The variety of items offered makes it almost impossible to choose what to get.  Today was a mixture of oysters, salmon, watermelon, corn, tomatoes, Hungarian bread, and German pretzel rolls.  It is celebrating 100 years this year, which to me is amazing it has withstood our ever changing city.  I can't wait for dinner tonight. - P