Comments on: …then he said “why do you think they call it the Adirondack MOUNTAINS??”

By: Jack

Jack — Tue, 09 Aug 2005 07:41:49 +0000

I love driving through the Adirondack’s, I can still say that after driving through the Black Forest of Germany and the Alps of Austria and Switzerland. The Adirondack’s have their own charm, particularily as the leaves change. Your pictures are evidence of the beautiful (and challenging) run that you had. I envy you somehow, makes me all homesick and such (sniff). Way to tackle that course! You’ll do fine with your half, keep up the good running!!

By: Mia

Mia — Tue, 09 Aug 2005 00:06:36 +0000

I say the same thing about hills ~ even if it’s just a driveway. Incline is incline, baby. That was hilarious about the pacemaker. I’m so going to use that as an excuse some day. And that course is amazing. Takes away some of that sting!

By: susan

susan — Mon, 08 Aug 2005 22:39:53 +0000

Geesh, Lara. I truly understand the hills. The damn hills, that’s all I say when I run ‘em. You rocked!! Congratulations:) I think I need to work in a 10K before the half or I’m going to shock my system.

By: Ed

Ed — Mon, 08 Aug 2005 14:52:10 +0000

Hey Lara! Glad to be back reading your great blog. Finally getting back into the swing of things after a 30-hour trip back! Your writing always makes me laugh out loud with the “big ass hills” and old ladies with pace makers. I ran a race last year where two older guys, maybe in their early to mid 70’s went roaring past me and I felt like crap. Then a runner with a prosthetic leg blew me off the course - not a feel good about myself day. Great for perspective and very motivating. Thanks for the pics - that area is gorgeous and you’re right - SUPER HILLY!