September 2011

One More PhotoTo Remember

by altardy on September 11, 2011

This was a message someone had written in the dust and ash that had accumulated on a window near by.  If you can’t make it out it reads “HEROS LIVE FOREVER”.  To all those touched by 9-11 my heart and prayers go out to you.

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It had been 2 months to the day since my last road race.  I’d been side lined with a foot injury.  If you’re like me, or if you know me, being unable to do the thing you love–run and go to races to hang out with the crowds–is like being a race horse stuck in the starting gate […]

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Just A Few Of The People

by altardy on September 5, 2011

These are pictures of just a small portion of the people who showed up to the Tavern In The Square ,1st, Tavern To Tavern 5k.  There are some stories about a lot of the runners after this entry.  If you were- thinking– about coming and– didn’t– YOU MISSED A GREAT TIME.   Don’t make the same mistake again.  Check out the next […]

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We Started Gathering Early

by altardy on September 5, 2011

I knew it was going to be a great day back to racing, finally,  just by the great friendly atmosphere during the registration time before the race. The first person I met was Kevin.  I had just finished driving 100 miles to Cambridge and he had just finished driving quite a distance to be there.  Turns […]

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I Am So Proud Of This Woman

by altardy on September 5, 2011

This is Leah.  Yes you just saw her with some friends in the previous entry.  I decided she needed to get her own special space. I tell people all the time that the best people stories in the gathering at a road race of any distance or number of people are not always the stories […]

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What a gathering of wonderful people in Cambridge.  These are pics of some of the people who I got to share time and conversations with—Oh yes—and a couple buckets of carbs.  Joanna(1215) and were great to get to know. Don’t let the picture fool you though, even though I’m the only one of us holding a beer […]

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Just Before Heading Home…..

by altardy on September 5, 2011

Before heading back to my vehicle and heading home, I decided to check out some of the gathering of runners who had made their way into the tavern.  More food, more glasses of carbs, and more friendly people.  Siobhan(1089) and Jeff are friends that are separated by almost 600 miles(Jeff living and working in the D.C. […]

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Jump Rope Anyone

by altardy on September 5, 2011

Thought I might leave you with pictures of what a couple of beers, a beautiful day, a great race and the getting together of a lot of great people can lead to.  So put this Cambridge Tavern In The Square on your “got to do” list and come enjoy the day.  You will be happy […]

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