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The Strand
Sunday, July 28th, 2019San Diego Safari Park
Thursday, July 4th, 2019Sedona, AZ
Monday, April 29th, 2019Wailea Beach Path
Tuesday, December 18th, 2018New Orleans 2009
Friday, May 8th, 2009Mardi Gras Marathon weekend at the end of January 2009 gave me an opportunity to visit New Orleans. It was my second time in the city, and first extended visit. In 1859, Mark Twain wrote, “It has been said that a Scotchman has not seen the world until he has seen Edinburgh; and I think that I may say that an American has not seen the United States until he as seen Mardi-Gras in New Orleans.” After more than a century, Twain’s observation still resonates…
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The Saint Louis Cathedral was established in 1720, and overlooks Jackson Square and the French Quarter.
2009 Ragnar Relay Los Angeles
Thursday, April 30th, 2009The inaugural Ragnar Relay Los Angeles had its share of first year growing pains. On the day before the start, participants were informed that Leg 4 was canceled due to safety concerns, and Legs 13-18 were canceled due to permitting issues with the City of Malibu. Once the race got underway, I felt that course markings were confusing or ambiguous in some areas. The post-race setup felt rather low-key compared to the Ragnar Relay Del Sol in Arizona… no live band, and a minimal beer garden. The overall experience felt more chaotic than other road relays I’ve done.
On the other hand, it’s hard to beat running on the strand through Venice Beach at midnight. Moreover, the primary reason for running a road relay is to bond with one’s teammates. In those respects, I believe most participants had an amazing experience!
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Boston – Salem – Lexington & Concord
Saturday, October 25th, 2008A recent visit to Boston gave me an opportunity to experience emerging fall colors and nearby historical and literary landmarks. I was pleasantly surprised that so many places of interest and great photo opportunities could be found in a relatively compact geographical area.
Minute Man National Historical Park, Concord
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Spokane, Washington and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008Although I was in Spokane, Washington to compete in the 2008 USA Masters Outdoor Track and Field Championships, my racing and travel schedule had enough down time for a little sightseeing. It was my first time to the area. Before this trip, I didn’t realize that Coeur d’Alene, Idaho was so close. Both cities provided many wonderful photo opportunities…
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Florence, Oregon
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008Heceta Head Lightstation near Florence, Oregon is a popular destination for tourists and photographers. During my time in Eugene, a day trip to Florence on the first rest day of the Olympic Trials gave me an opportunity to capture a few colorful images away from Hayward Field…
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Oklahoma City 2008
Monday, May 5th, 2008Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is the second largest city in the continental U.S. based on geographical size, and hosts the annual Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon in late April.
Oklahoma City has much to offer beyond the Memorial. I just like the way the light illuminates the entryway in the shot below…
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Chicago 2007
Monday, October 29th, 2007Although the weather for the 2007 LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon was disappointing, the views throughout the city that weekend were not. For more, please visit my Chicago 2007 Photo Gallery.
Albuquerque, NM
Wednesday, September 5th, 2007Albuquerque, New Mexico is one of the oldest cities in the United States. It’s a charming Southwestern city that combines its unique history with an interesting blend of cultures…
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San Diego 2007
Tuesday, August 21st, 2007Every summer, heat-weary Arizonans flock to San Diego to relax near the coast. On a sunny Friday afternoon, the sail boats were out in force, including the majestic Californian, a replica of the 1847 Revenue Cutter C.W. Lawrence, that patrolled the coast of California enforcing federal law during the gold rush.
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Saranac Lake, NY
Saturday, July 14th, 2007Nestled in the Adirondack Mountains, Saranac Lake, New York provided a cool escape from the Arizona heat. The area is rich with history from the pre-Revolutionary war era, to the present, and offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation, such as hiking and canoeing.
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Madison, Wisconsin 2007
Saturday, June 2nd, 2007The 2007 Madison Marathon brought me to the Wisconsin state capital on Memorial Day weekend… Coincidentally, the World’s Largest Brat Festival was taking place on the same weekend. With its lakes and compact, walkable downtown, Madison was a fun place to visit…
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Boston and Cape Cod, 2007
Wednesday, May 16th, 2007Few cities are as photogenic as Boston, Massachusetts on a sunny spring day. During a Sunday afternoon walk along the Charles River, the reflection of historical buildings from the John Hancock Tower immediately caught my eye…
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Santa Fe, NM
Saturday, March 17th, 2007Santa Fe is the only city in the U.S. to receive designation as a UNESCO (United Nations Education, Scientific Cultural Organization) Creative City. It’s a city of artists and healers, outstanding restaurants, and great photo opportunities…
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Austin, Texas revisited
Saturday, October 21st, 2006A work-related conference prompted a recent visit to Austin, Texas. I had previously visited the self-proclaimed “Live Music Capital of the World” in 2002 for what was then called the Motorola Austin Marathon (now known as the AT&T Austin Marathon). In 2002, I was still using 35 mm film; this time, I had an inexpensive point-and-shoot compact digital. It was interesting to compare the photographic results 4 ½ years apart…
Texas State Capitol, 2006
Texas State Capitol, 2002
Top of Utah Marathon
Tuesday, September 26th, 2006As a desert dweller, I rarely have an opportunity to see snow. So, one could imagine my surprise when I looked out the hotel window in Logan, Utah, and saw snow flurries on the first day of Autumn 2006.
Fortunately, the storm cleared out overnight, and the 8th Annual NordicTrack Top of Utah Marathon took place under cool and sunny conditions. Utah became state # 15 on my 50 state marathon tour… State # 16 will have to wait until next year; my plans for the rest of 2006 primarily focus on cross country and shorter road races…
Main Street welcomes the Top of Utah Marathon:
