To celebrate Superbowl Sunday we are going to run through Steeler vendor central in the strip, visit various displays of Steeler enthusiasm downtown, and take a trip around Heinz Field before returning to La Prima for coffee. Note that this is about a 5.5 mile run - a little longer than some, if time makes a difference. Wear your Steelers colors!!
We will meet at the parking lot at 21rst and Liberty (I think there is a sign that says Liberty Commons). It is on the side of Liberty away from the river - turn left at the light at 21st street, if you are going into town. There will be cars leaving the Coffee Tree for the meeting place at 6:35 AM.
This was a "Tom in tights" run - so you know it was chilly but we must be getting used to it since a fair number of people turned up. We speculated on the cost of some very nice houses for sale as we ran through Shadyside, Pittsburgh's version urban quaint. The run was also an opportunity to discuss the virtues of various cold-weather gear, the Israel/Gazza conflict and our Inauguration experiences. It is hard to wax poetic about Pittsburgh in the dead of winter, between pot holes, dirty cars and a general feeling of wear. Still the early morning sky was that clear blue/violet for a while proving that there was some beauty to be found in the bleak cityscape.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Jan 25 Run: Playground at 5th and Beechwood and a MLK Holiday Run
Flat run next week through Shadyside led by Virginia. Meet at the playground where Beechwood ends at 5th Ave.(I think this is Mellon Park but am not sure).
In celebration of this particularly meaningful MLK holiday and hopefully the Steeler win, there will be run starting at the Coffee Tree at 7:30 AM tomorrow (Jan 19).
Roye and I were not visualizing snow, slush and clouds when we thought up the Lovely Lawrenceville run but that is what we got. Still the state seals were worth the effort as was the site of the city waking up in a gray/rose/misty dawn. Although I have quickly passed through Lawrenceville, I had not realized how nice it was these days. The streets looked very quaint through the curtain of snow that fell of and on through the run. The Stephen Foster House (not really where he lived but it is where Roye's daughter lived) looked just like the set of the Nutcracker. The run to the run was tiring in the conditions but very promising. It is definitely a run to re-visit.
We had a particularly spirited coffee discussion today covering Facebook (ask to join the EE Runners group!) and internet privacy. And if I missed anything it is because I am still tired from that run :-)
In celebration of this particularly meaningful MLK holiday and hopefully the Steeler win, there will be run starting at the Coffee Tree at 7:30 AM tomorrow (Jan 19).
Roye and I were not visualizing snow, slush and clouds when we thought up the Lovely Lawrenceville run but that is what we got. Still the state seals were worth the effort as was the site of the city waking up in a gray/rose/misty dawn. Although I have quickly passed through Lawrenceville, I had not realized how nice it was these days. The streets looked very quaint through the curtain of snow that fell of and on through the run. The Stephen Foster House (not really where he lived but it is where Roye's daughter lived) looked just like the set of the Nutcracker. The run to the run was tiring in the conditions but very promising. It is definitely a run to re-visit.
We had a particularly spirited coffee discussion today covering Facebook (ask to join the EE Runners group!) and internet privacy. And if I missed anything it is because I am still tired from that run :-)
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Jan 18 Run: 40th & Butler Sts for a tour of Lawrenceville - rides available from the Coffee Tree
All
In honor of the upcoming inauguration, there will be an inaugural run across the 40th st bridge to see the state seals, then a tour of trendy Lawrenceville - don't miss this one! We will start from the Rite-Aid parking lot at the NW corner of the intersection of 40th and Butler Streets: (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=Butler+St+%26+40th+St,+Pittsburgh,+Allegheny,+Pennsylvania+15201&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=27.366321,52.03125&ie=UTF8&cd=1&geocode=FdyAaQIdI987-w&ll=40.470212,-79.962337&spn=0.006399,0.012703&z=16&g=Butler+St+%26+40th+St,+Pittsburgh,+Allegheny,+Pennsylvania+15201&iwloc=addr)
Carpools will leave from the Squill Coffee Tree at 6:20 AM. Please send a note if you need a ride or can provide a ride.
Lawrenceville does have coffee places but Dozens, Coca Cafe and Crazy Mocha, all of which are close to the starting point do not open to 9AM or later (those Lawrencevillers must be lazy slugs). I will keep looking....
Roye was sure no one would show up on such a cold and icy morning. Demonstrating that we are tougher than that, 15 people decided it was a good morning for a run. Although there were definitely slippy spots, the footing was not as bad as imagined and perhaps energized by crisp air, the group mood was upbeat. The streets were quiet and the snowy landscape was a calm antidote the busy holiday season just ended.
For those that are on Facebook, I created a Facebook group for East End Runners (first a blog, now this!). If you would like to be a part of this (we are not yet sure what to do with the group), ask me to be your friend and I will sign you up.
In honor of the upcoming inauguration, there will be an inaugural run across the 40th st bridge to see the state seals, then a tour of trendy Lawrenceville - don't miss this one! We will start from the Rite-Aid parking lot at the NW corner of the intersection of 40th and Butler Streets: (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=Butler+St+%26+40th+St,+Pittsburgh,+Allegheny,+Pennsylvania+15201&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=27.366321,52.03125&ie=UTF8&cd=1&geocode=FdyAaQIdI987-w&ll=40.470212,-79.962337&spn=0.006399,0.012703&z=16&g=Butler+St+%26+40th+St,+Pittsburgh,+Allegheny,+Pennsylvania+15201&iwloc=addr)
Carpools will leave from the Squill Coffee Tree at 6:20 AM. Please send a note if you need a ride or can provide a ride.
Lawrenceville does have coffee places but Dozens, Coca Cafe and Crazy Mocha, all of which are close to the starting point do not open to 9AM or later (those Lawrencevillers must be lazy slugs). I will keep looking....
Roye was sure no one would show up on such a cold and icy morning. Demonstrating that we are tougher than that, 15 people decided it was a good morning for a run. Although there were definitely slippy spots, the footing was not as bad as imagined and perhaps energized by crisp air, the group mood was upbeat. The streets were quiet and the snowy landscape was a calm antidote the busy holiday season just ended.
For those that are on Facebook, I created a Facebook group for East End Runners (first a blog, now this!). If you would like to be a part of this (we are not yet sure what to do with the group), ask me to be your friend and I will sign you up.
Monday, January 05, 2009
Jan 11 Run: entrance to Frick Park, S. Homewood and Dallas
This coming Sunday, Roye will lead us on a run around the "edges" of Frick Park, giving us time to create a 40th street bridge/Lawrenceville run for Inaguration weekend.
Climbing up to Robert E Williams Park was a good run to start 2009. From that high point Pittsburgh glitters in the blue morning mist and all dreams seem possible. This is a park to show visitors or even long time residents our beautiful city from a new perspective.
Roye came prepared with a map and led us on a new way down from Herron Hill. We threaded our way past Falk School, Paula's parking garage and lab and hidden parts of Oakland back to Phipps. We regrouped at the Coffee Tree for another boistrous round of conversations.
Climbing up to Robert E Williams Park was a good run to start 2009. From that high point Pittsburgh glitters in the blue morning mist and all dreams seem possible. This is a park to show visitors or even long time residents our beautiful city from a new perspective.
Roye came prepared with a map and led us on a new way down from Herron Hill. We threaded our way past Falk School, Paula's parking garage and lab and hidden parts of Oakland back to Phipps. We regrouped at the Coffee Tree for another boistrous round of conversations.
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