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Eric Johnson: MAYOR’S MARATHON
June 19, 2010
I must start this race report out by saying that it was made special by having many friends participating in this event including fellow Raleigh Gallowayers Hardin Watkins and Rob Hall. Hardin and Rob may not have known it but they did a great job of distracting me from thinking too much about the race. Fellow Marathon Maniacs Donna Jacobs and Dianne Burton were also there. I had met Donna at the Colorado Marathon and she told me that there would be plenty of support in Alaska.
This marathon started out with the longest flight I have ever taken. My flight from RDU was carrying a military escort and a fallen soldier. Instantly my 10 year journey seemed insignificant. When the plane arrived they started removing the soldier and you could have heard a pin drop. People weren’t trying to rush past each other or even attempting to check emails/phone messages. When I arrived at the Bed & Breakfast in Anchorage on Thursday night they were already sitting at the dining table chatting it up with other marathoners. The B&B was nice and the staff/runners were very friendly. After a short period of war stories it was time to turn in. The first night was difficult because it never really got dark. I awoke at 3am (7am EST) only to find it as bright in the room as it was when I went to bed. [More]
Kathie Baggott: Paris Marathon
April 11, 2010
Bonjour! All the anxiety behind me with a 5:37:08 finish in Paris!
Despite the volcanic eruption in Iceland and its rippling affect at airports globally, I am home. Paris is a feast! I am "processing" the experience even now.
My very dear friend, Jackie Tyner, is a wonderful traveling companion; and we could not have packed more into the time. We did a class at the Cordon Bleu, and each produced a 12 inch fruit tart with almond-based crust and almond paste filling, topped with glazed fruit. This was a masterpiece! (Thanks to the French chef who guided us and the English interpreter at his side.) We returned to the hotel and made a hit with staff and other guests as we shared this Cordon Bleu delight. (We opened the box, and there was an audible gasp.) [More]
