May 4 Run: Tennis Courts on Braddock Ave

Virginia will lead the run through lovely Edgewood the first Sunday in May. Meet at the Tennis Courts on Braddock Ave.

It was truly a beautiful Spring morning for our run through Schenley Park - just a little cool but sunny and so green. We disobeyed one of Elaine's rules of the run (Respect the run) by diverting the regular WBTH route to examine the George Westinghouse memorial and returned to Squirrel Hill via Forbes Ave so we could quickly get to the Coffee Tree. That memorial is full of surprises such as turtles and some detail on the backside. It was well worth the stop. Superwoman Roye, left mid-run to return to the WBTH to change a flat tire on her car that had developed on the drive over, drove home and then rode her bike back to join us for an interesting discussion on Yoga!

I will be out of town for at least the next two Sundays and possibly three :-( so someone can either post in my absence or send me the information.

Apr 27 Run: WB Trailhead

Wendy Bennett is truly back and we will celebrate by starting next Sunday's (4/27) at the Wendy Bennett trailhead ( the junction of Barlett and the Blvd of the Allies).

Here is Wendy's report of Sunday's run:
Tom, Karen, Sharon and I braved a steady downpour yesterday as we toured CMU and Schenley park.We were soaked but in need of caffeine, so Kar and I headed to the Coffee Tree, where we were joined by superwomen power walkers Laney M. and Ann. Tom still claims that it never rains on the runs--the M/W ones, that is.

I feel like I have been gone for ages and am looking forward to joining the group this Sunday.

April 20 Run: Tom's House

Thanks to Paula for taking over while I was out of town (it was snowing up in the Laurel Highlands!):

We had a very nice run through Frick Park this morning. The run started out with a very light misting rain that cleared. It is so nice to see the park greening up for spring.

Next week's run will start at Tom's house: 5343 Aylesboro. A run taking in the CMU carnival in promised.

I am sorry I will be missing this one too!

Apr 13 Run: Entrance to Frick Park, Corner of Homewood and Reynolds

Karen Engro will lead the run this coming Sunday. It will start at the entrance to Frick Park at the corner of Homewood and Reynolds.

A bumper crop of runners turned up for a run that was truly a harbinger of spring - it was light before 7, the daffodils were blooming and not everyone had on their winter jackets. We ran past many notable east end houses, from Annie Dillard to Freddie Fu and those of some of the group members. It was meant to be a run with only a few hills but somehow we ended running up and up and up as we tacked on just a few more tourist sites. Still everyone weathered the change with good humor - even Tom ;-)