It's the post that everyone seems to like. Or they're being courteous. It is most likely more a recap for me than you, but it can be both.
If you've been reading for a while, I try not to use photos I already published in the blog and give you some new images. Now and then, some from FB or IG end up here, but usually not too many.
Since October was our only travel of the year, it has the most activity.
January 2024 - the Old Man's Running Group, at the bakery after a Saturday run.
January 2024 - the year starts out with a bang - weatherwise.
January 2024 - stunning sunrise.
January 2024 - wind surfing / skiing at Lake Erie.
January 2024 - Singing in the Rain
I'm still slightly amazed there is a market for this backpack.
January 2024 - downtown CLE at night with fog.
You can barely see the Key Tower behind the Terminal Tower.
February 2024 - Spring Marathon Training Kick-Off
I'm in there somewhere near the tent on the left.
February 2024 - Planets.
On Sundays, I run 5.25 miles. This is past signs for the solar system (planets only) which are spaced apart proportionally, of course.
I tell people I run to Neptune and back. It sounds farther and more impressive than 5.25 miles.
March 2024 - Sunrise in Rearview Mirror
March 2024 - .....because I'm 12.
March 2024 - I feel that 'Don't Rape' should come first. And it's a little sad (read: a lot) that a bumper sticker has to remind people NOT to do that.
March 2024 - same, America. Same.
March 2024 - Tuesday Training Run.
My new running bud - Matt.
March 2024 - first race of the year. Half of a Half Marathon.
And yes, this pic was taken 5 days after the one above. Welcome to Spring in the 216.
April 2024 - Get it? Get it???
April 2024 - Acupuncture.
On-going chiropractic medicine for my knee and IT bands.
April 2024 - Solar Eclipse 5k
PR for me; and I took first place in my age group.
April 2024 - Totality
....not my pic, but from a friend who is a gifted photographer.
April 2024 - Totality.
From a shitty photographer: me.
Still, possibly the coolest thing I've ever seen.
April 2024 - Hermes 10-miler.
I shaved over eight minutes off last year's race.
May 2024 - it looks way cooler in mashed potato form.
May 2024 - Cleveland Marathon weekend - 10k.
I worked the water station. It's good to not always be the runner.
May 2024 - Cleveland Marathon weekend - 10k.
Caught this guy running both ways. He ran the entire 6.2 juggling.
May 2024 - Cleveland Marathon weekend - Marathon Day
The training team (some of them) ready to head to the starting line for the full or the half.
May 2024 - Cleveland Marathon.
This might have been the hardest thing I've ever done. ....and I've sat through Pitch Perfect 3 !!!
I'm approaching the finish line here - a mix of pain and relief. Still, look at those calves!
May 2024 - pic-a-nic.
One of many, as we do them most weekends with Shep. I'm a sucker for a photo-op.
June 2024 - Global Running Day.
An untimed 5k.
June 2024 - Ran the inside of the ball field.
Running Group (not training group) friend, Diane, ran with me. Well, she beat me.
June 2024 - Sweating blood it was so hot.
....well that, and a razor blade mishap.
June 2024 - I mean, who doesn't??
Still cracks me up there was a business model for this sticker - and they manufacture it and sell it.
June 2024 - Cool Down.
Shep soaking in Rocky River with his 2nd favourite dad.
July 2024 - Niagara Falls
.....slowly I turned, step by step, inch by inch....
July 2024 - yup, still in Niagara.
July 2024 - My Bay Days run. Post run, that is.
July 2024 - Silver.
I came in 2nd place (in my age group) for charity 5k. It wasn't a great performance, but hey....
July 2024 - "Funny" Blobby.
I went to Columbus and stopped at Walgreens to mock MAGA folks and allegedly shot presidential candidates.
July 2024 - I was, and I was.
July 2024 - To the moon.
July 2024 - Running with Morty.
Besides just getting to hang with him, I FINALLY got to run with my running inspiration, my virtual coach and my bestie. He had to be semi-injured for me to keep up with him.
July 2024 - Studio 35.
Mr. Pickles. He is real! I'm guessing they cut his scenes in the Hours.
July 2024 - the Guardian Mile team.
Save for Bruce (to the left of me), I'm the oldest person on our team. Bruce beat me by two minutes!
August 2024 -Hofbräuhaus 5k, 10k and Half.
I did the 10k. I PR'd. ....and yes, I had a beer. I had 6 months without a drink under my belt when I gingerly stepped off the wagon for four drinks in July. ...then one beer at this race.
August 2024 - St. Theodosius Cathedral - or better known as the church in the Deer Hunter - sustained some major damage due to a fire.
August 2024 - NOT self-harm.
I look down to see my arm all bloody, but not hurting. Zero idea how I gashed myself.
August 2024 - mi:nu:ti:ae
My May app of the month. This was the random shot I took when the app prompted me.
August 2024 - Angst.
Well that's what I call it. But Blobby inserted himself into public art. And why not?
September 2024 - this poor guy.
710 and I were watching the airshow and this guy, avec pic-a-nic basket keeps checking this phone, calling, giving directions to where he is, standing up and looking - repeat repeat repeat.
No one ever showed. At first it was a little humourous, and then a lot of sad.
September 2024 - still trying to figure out how this got past the BMV.
September 2024 - maybe it was the year of self-harm.
Much like my August pic, I have zero idea how I did this. Blood everywhere.
September 2024 - would find me non-weight bearing for a month. Bother.
I'd miss a half marathon and a marathon relay in September. And walking.
October 2024 - Joe was not wrong.
October 2024 - Basilcello.
It was very interesting for sure. Courtesy of George.
October 2024 - Kinzua Bridge State Park in PA.
An F1 tornado took out half the bridge. They've left it there as is, the pieces parts as well. Interesting hike.
October 2024 - Most Difficult indeed.
710 didn't think the hike was as treacherous as he thinks I am. Still at Kinzua.
October 2024 - Little Island in NYC.
Great space. Horribly overcrowded.
October 2024 - Pier 57.
The rooftop is a full 2 acres, free and relatively unknown. And right next to Little Island. We were two of about 36 people there to watch the sunset. In a way, I'd love to have these two have this image. Maybe they'll come upon it some day.
October 2024 - NYC. Man about town.
Just need a top hat and monocle.
October 2024 - Public Art on the High Line.
He looks oddly familiar.
October 2024 - High Line.
The last portion of the High Line opened and it has a 20 ft pigeon sculpture. It's probably NY's state bird. (I kid!)
October 2024 - High Line art.
Again, wish I had shared this with the guy who was in the shot.
October 2024 - the Shed.
Yes, I laughed at the artwork.
October 2024 - Williamsburg.
I'm not saying with which of these I agree or disagree.
October 2024 - Highly effective ad. IMO.
October 2024 - Killjoy.
October 2024 - New Jersey in one image.
The heat was so intense, it radiated through our closed car windows two lanes away.
November 2024 - Gym self portrait
November 2024 - the Fall Classic. My first race since August. Only 2nd run since August.
November 2024 - Turkey Trot. It was fair at best.
November 2024 - I take it back about what I said in September.
November 2024 - my eldest niece got engaged. I was the third person she told.
Can you believe I came after the parents of the couple? RUDE!
December 2024 - Dry Needling.
It didn't hurt. Or it didn't hurt me. Others have had other experiences.
I'm also not sure it helped me, but I'll give anything a try.
December 2024 - Lunch with Friends.
The middle two are visiting from Australia. Everyone figures travel for the next four years will be difficult if not impossible.
December 2024 - Bone scan time!
December 2024 - Picasso exhibit.
It was amazing.
December 2024 - Holiday Lights.
I was driving to a Xmas Eve race and saw this tree from a distance at Western Reserve Academy. I actually pulled over to take a pic. I've never seen every branch and twig of a single tree so adorned.
December 2024 - Frosty Five Miler.
Weird race. I felt like I was doing horribly. My watch told me otherwise. Obviously, I'm still recovering, but as allowed to run - and while I didn't feel it, the time was pretty good.
Elle - for the record, I saw six people of colour at this race. Which is six more than there were last.
December 2024 - great band name.
December 2024 - Christy Lane at Edgewater Park.
4 comments:
Hudson’s crazy; the most lily-white place I’ve ever lived. The first time I saw the Academy tree, it was super windy; looked just like it was dancing, swaying back & forth. So beautiful. Your posts make me want to be more active next year. And I love seeing the bits and pieces of local areas. Happy New Year’s Eve to you & your gang!
What a wonderful montage. Thank you , I’m not very high on the holidays at he moment.
A wonderful collection, of a long and at times weird year.
Thanks for sharing these. Happy New Year.
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