Jan 8
I usually run the same path everyday with the girls in the Como Park area. The running group named the two mile loop the “torpedo” path – there’s a World War II monument where we start. After passing the torpedo, we run past the baseball fields, in between the zoo, mini golf course and conservatory and then back to the lake. To get additional miles, we then run around the lake one or two times. It’s kind of a habit.
Jan 2
When I started training for the Twin Cities marathon in 2004, I joined my cousin Jeanne’s running group. Jeanne is what I call a “human magnet” – an authentic and wonderful woman who draws people to her with her joy, laughter and genuine enthusiasm. I’ve been fortunate to hang out with her and to meet the many people she’s met through the years. We still meet every Wednesday evening and Saturday morning, hanging out and having fun. Many are still running marathons, most are running half marathons and 5ks. I’ve made some great friends ranging in age from 30s to 70s – all with one thing in common, we all enjoy getting out moving and staying active.
