Can running conditions be more perfect? Overcast skies, virtually no wind and temperature holding steady in the upper 50s or maybe touching 60 degrees; that was today. The race atmosphere was friendly and relaxed. 300-odd people showed up for a “flat and fast” track in Santa Barbara including some really fast runners. 6:55AM: After waking […]
Other Races
Flying and thinking of Simi
I am now flying somewhere over Hungary, about to cross over to Romaina (I think) as I write this. All flights have been on time. So far, Jet Airways has been a pretty smooth airline. Food is good. Service is good. I have splurged for business class this time but still haven’t slept much. I […]
The flight to India
House of MG I can’t believe how long it takes to fly to India. I am somewhere over the Atlantic as I write this. My flight has taken me from Phoenix to Toronto on Air Canada Rouge and am now flying to Brussels on Jet Air. The Air Canada flight was pretty empty; I had […]
Ragnar Del Sol – Day 2
Jasson, Lori, G, Chris, Shelly, Brittni, Sar (Van 2) After barely sleeping at Shelly’s place last night, we were off to Anthem to resume our leg by 1AM. At least we all were able to take a shower and feel somewhat fresh! Caty, Brett, Shelly, G (somewhere on the west side) By the time it […]
Ragnar Del Sol 2013 – Day 1
I am going to do a quick post about my day 1. A detailed report with a bunch of pictures will follow next week. The day started at around 9:30AM. As expected, Shelly was a bit late in showing up, but the others were on time. I met Lori, her husband Jasson and Sar for […]