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Cheering on the young runners at Dunlap Jog-a-thon
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Bahir Dar (part 2)
On our second day in Bahir Dar, we visited three monasteries on Lake Tana built between 900 and 1300 CE. Each was on a separate island. It was about an hour boat ride to the first and although they didn’t … Continue reading
Gondar and Simian Mountains National Park
Yesterday we left Bahir Dar for the three hour drive to Gondar. It was a pleasant drive through the countryside passing many farms and villages. We stopped once to see a pillar of rock (and teach the local kids how … Continue reading
Bahir Dar (part 1)
Yesterday we wandered around Addis for two hours. It was just long enough to get coffee at a cool little shop, visit St George’s cathedral and nearly get lost in the alleys and back streets. The first stop was looking … Continue reading
Arrival
We made it. The 25+ hours of travel are behind us and we’re in Addis. Before leaving the airport it was obvious we were someplace different. When the power went out for 10 seconds while we were clearing customs, no … Continue reading
Here we go
Bags are packed. Pets are taken care of. Water heater is set to vacation. We’re at the airport and checked in. The trip is about to start… Now for the few quick flights. First to LA, then DC, then non-stop … Continue reading
Africa trip
We’re headed to Africa in a week and several people have asked how they can follow along. While there, we’ll have only limited access to the internet, but I will try keep this updated as often as possible.
Track workout times
A helpful chart for gauging your 200m (1/2 lap), 400m (1 lap), 800m (2 laps) and 1600m (4 laps ~= 1 mile) times for a track workout. 5k 10k 200 400 800 1600 14:00 29:20 0:29 1:01 2:09 4:26 15:00 … Continue reading
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Birthday Run
To celebrate two May birthdays (32 and 33 years), we’re running a 32.5 mile race (with ~6,300′ of elevation gain). The Birthday Bash Dash is on May 18, 2013. Since the party at the end is the important part, we … Continue reading
Free beer run
Shu’s is putting on a St. Patty’s Day run on Friday, March 8. Everyone is meeting at the shop at 6:00 to run, then come back for beer and a prize drawing. Not a bad way to start the weekend. … Continue reading
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