by Ken | Sep 16, 2009 | Running Around
If you happen to find yourself in downtown Spokane, Washington on an early fall morning and you’ve got an hour or two for a run; consider yourself lucky. Make your way down to the river, take a look at spectacular Spokane Falls and then start running. The Centennial Trail runs along the river in both directions, with a separate bike lane and gorgeous views you’ll soon forget about that sore knee, arch or whatever might be ailing you at the time. Site of the 1974 World’s Fair, Spokane with a population of 200,000+ is a great running city. I’m told the Centennial Trail runs all the way to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho but I’ll save that for another trip. On the way back from your run make sure you visit Riverfront Park and take a look at the running sculptures.
After your shower you must go to the Satellite Diner, on the corner of Stevens and Sprague for a huge veggie omelet, which includes a side of potatoes with peppers and onions, toast and hummus. I was a little surprised by the breakfast hummus but I guess they figure if you’re going to eat a veggie omelet you’ll probably like hummus. The Satellite is where the locals all gather, everyone knows everyone else and the service is fantastic. Go back to your hotel and get ready for your day or even better, take a nap.
Peace,
Ken
by Ken | Sep 10, 2009 | Training Runs
Hi Runners,
We have two groups running different mileage this weekend but we intend to meet up and enjoy each other’s company for approximately 7 miles. Kate, Deirdre and Ken will be meeting at Kiwanis Park at 4:00 AM for a 6.5 miler which ends at the Cornerstone Plaza parking lot at the northeast corner of University and Rural. The remainder of the group will rendezvous with this trio at Cornerstone between 5:15 and 5:30AM. We will run a 7 mile route which ends back in the parking lot. Kate, Deirdre and Ken will run back to Kiwanis for a completion of their 20 mile run.
by Ken | Sep 9, 2009 | Running Around
The Disneyland Half-Marathon was conquered by our contingent of runners from Arizona. From what I hear, everyone had a great race and enjoyed themselves immensely. No serious reports of injury but lots of fun, congrats!
by Ken | Sep 3, 2009 | Training Runs
This week is one of my favorite runs (except for College Ave) which takes you from Kiwanis Park north to Tempe Town Lake and return. There is a turnaround point for those who are running 6 miles this weekend. The full route is 11.2 and there are bathrooms at Starbucks on Mill Avenue @ 5th and also on the north side of Tempe Town Lake by the Marina. Start time is 4:30 A.M, the heat is finally breaking, fall is on the way, should be a great morning for a run. Some of us will be in Orange County for the Disneyland Half Marathon, enjoy! Click the thumbnail below for a larger image. A .pdf version is located here.
by Ken | Aug 28, 2009 | Training Runs
Short run from Vista Canyon Park.
If you happen to find yourself in downtown Spokane, Washington on an early fall morning and you’ve got an hour or two for a run; consider yourself lucky. Make your way down to the river, take a look at spectacular Spokane Falls and then start running. The Centennial Trail runs along the river in both directions, with a separate bike lane and gorgeous views you’ll soon forget about that sore knee, arch or whatever might be ailing you at the time. Site of the 1974 World’s Fair, Spokane with a population of 200,000+ is a great running city. I’m told the Centennial Trail runs all the way to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho but I’ll save that for another trip. On the way back from your run make sure you visit Riverfront Park and take a look at the running sculptures.
After your shower you must go to the Satellite Diner, on the corner of Stevens and Sprague for a huge veggie omelet, which includes a side of potatoes with peppers and onions, toast and hummus. I was a little surprised by the breakfast hummus but I guess they figure if you’re going to eat a veggie omelet you’ll probably like hummus. The Satellite is where the locals all gather, everyone knows everyone else and the service is fantastic. Go back to your hotel and get ready for your day or even better, take a nap.
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