There was a little festival this weekend down on Church Street. The action was going to happen later in the day, but I got there a bit early. Cara was asked to work on her day off, so I walked … read the rest
Author Archives: Brian
Banned by Wal-Mart
Earlier today I posted a blog entry about running in downtown Burlington, Vermont. I then posted the link to my Facebook, Google+ and Twitter accounts. It included some pretty saucy subject matter, like the incline on Main Street, and how … read the rest
Uphill on Main Street
The weather was too good to pass up, so I didn’t. The temperature was 36F, so I didn’t even need my tights or my gloves… just my Space Jacket and a sport skully. A beautiful day like this just screams out … read the rest
All Kinds of Weather
It’s been a couple of weeks since I moved back to Burlington, Vermont. It seems longer, of course. Since returning, I’ve seen temperatures below zero. I’ve had my handy Carhartt and some other gear, so I was prepared. Strangely enough, I … read the rest
This Year’s First Real Winter Run
I can’t believe it’s really been this long since I’ve gone running, but there really has been a lot going on. We recently moved back up to Burlington, Vermont, so Winter is now spelled with a capital “W”. Unlike South … read the rest
67. Reindeer Run, 2011
The Reindeer run is a can’t-miss event for the Holy City, with all sorts of costume and decorations on people and dogs. (Especially on dogs.) It starts downtown at Southend Brewery, sweeping through the city and along the Battery before … read the rest
Saints (and Band-Aids) Preserve Us!
It was tough getting out there this morning. The cars were all frozen, and I still haven’t adjusted to the proper sleep schedule since the holiday, but I got out there and did my thing. I wore a long-sleeve running … read the rest
Energizer Hat Light Saves the Day
Recently I’ve been complaining whining about the traffic around my sister’s place. Broad River Road is one of the most runner-unfriendly roads in the city, so running towards town is a good way to get killed by a hit-and-run driver. … read the rest
The Mysterious Vanishing Wallet
Woke up after a late-night web coding binge, and gathered myself for my morning run. I decided to drive to the park this time, so I grabbed my keys, wallet, clothes, etc. and headed for the living room to get … read the rest
Thanksgiving: 12 Miles and 2 Nipples
Since Cara is in Vermont, I had decided to drive down to Charleston and spend Thanksgiving with my brother. It was going to be a triple-threat: beer, movies and pizza. And just for a bit of nostalgia, I was going … read the rest
66. Governor’s Cup Half Marathon, 2011
Time once again for the Governor’s Cup. It starts at the Statehouse and winds through Columbia. Cara and I have been really busy with the move up north coming up, so we didn’t get a chance to train properly. Still, … read the rest
Old Navy is Good to Runners
I went for a quick 4-miler this morning to see if I could somehow salvage an early-morning running route from around my sister’s place. The bad news is that it didn’t work. Before sunrise it’s pitch black with few street lights and there are too many chances to turn an ankle. The good news is that I am now in love with Old Navy. read the rest
Cara’s Goodbye Tour of Charleston
We’ll be moving to New York after my contract is up, and Cara’s going ahead. Before she left, I wanted to do another weekend in Charleston with her. I wanted to show her all the things she hadn’t seen yet, and just generally show her a good time. As you can see from the photos, things went pretty well. 
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Long Runs are Longer When You’re Lost.
Today’s run was supposed to be a long one. I was shooting for 8 or 9 miles in the Harbison State Forest. The good news is that I succeeded in making the distance. The bad news is that my route … read the rest
65. Dash to the Vista 5K, 2011
This was a small race before a small festival in the Vista. (The Vista is a little business area in Columbia, SC.) Thanks to this week’s rain, the morning was filled with cool fog. When the sun came out, the … read the rest
February 19, 2012 8:11 am
2.00 mi in 00:17:42 (08:49 min/mi)