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269 days ago
The race started at 8 am and temperatures were in the upper 40s to lower 50s when we started (which was a blessing because it rained without letup the whole run and had it been any colder it would have been intolerable). Visibility on the bridge due to fog was limited to the dredging just below the bridge. The bridge over the Bogue Sound which connects Morehead City to Atlantic Beach has a 6 % grade and we ran it twice at the around the 5 mile marker and then again at the 10 mile marker. I am not sure of the turnout, but it seemed to be around 200 to 300 1/2 Marathoners and 5Kers. Even with the poor weather conditions it was amazing to see all of the cheering sections with people hanging on their balconies, standing in driveways with umbrellas to give shouts of encouragement in the residential sections of the course and all of the volunteers and support (Boy Scouts at water Stations, retirees at remote checkpoints). SIGNS seen along the route: Are You Feeling Your Runners ...274 days ago
Sometimes we create situations for ourselves, situations that put us in extreme stress, that push us to our limits either physically or mentally. I may never completely understand why I do this to myself or what it is that I expect to gain, but here I am again. This Saturday I have a 1/2 marathon run if all goes well (if the mind and body is willing). There will be the span of a bridge to run with this one (as there was with the last one) but rather than be in extreme hot humid temperatures (I ate 2 salt packets before the start of the last to retain as much fluids as possible) there is the possibility that this run will start off with freezing temperatures. I felt the need to be creative here. I tentatively name this photograph of mine "Red Rain", and include Peter Gabriel in all his glory. He can certainly get the emotions running high. When I started this journey of self discovery with my blogging, many of ...297 days ago
It has been a while since I have blogged and I have missed my friends so much, but those pages won't turn themselves, so I mustn't tarry long. I wanted to share some snow pictures from the 20th of January here at the coast. This is such a rare and special event you just know I had to get out and play in it. School was canceled for two days (2-4 inches of snow!) due to the extremely cold temperatures and bad driving conditions with black ice on the roads. It was a lovely change of scenery without having to go anywhere but outside your front door. This is what a winter wonderland should really look like and Barb, I hope you are out there, I think of you nearly everyday. This top one is for you. I featured this garden very early on during the spring when the azaleas were in bloom. I never thought I would get a capture like this! Tell me if you know where I want your eye, then I will know if I was successful! almost a once in a lifetime ...335 days ago
I have been trying to get around to my friends' guest books to wish y'all a Merry Christmas with my postcard, and wouldn't you know it? someone moved the html button! So, until I can figure it out, please know I am thinking of you and hoping for you all the love and happiness you can handle, with the promise of at least one new challenge or horizon for the new year!367 days ago
No photos to share at the moment ('cept for the very strange apparition I was confronted with this morning on the wall upon awakening). This apparition caught my eye and reminded me so much of the painting "Scream" by Norwegian painter Edvard Munch...the eyes of course I added. I took it as a sign, that I needed to pick up my camera and start clicking again, I haven't blogged or taken any pictures in almost 2 months! B ut, anyway, just wanted to say hello and have an updated blog just to let everyone know I am still here. School is going well and I am enjoying it so much. I have been accepted into a new degree program that will take two years to complete and it begins this spring. Hope y'all aren't too shocked when I come by for a visit this week, Ha! Ha! Have a great rest of your weekend! Love and hugs, Sheila
