A run in Athens, Greece

This past week, on a business trip to Greece I was able to get out for a run through the capital city of Athens. Here’s how it went:

I started out from the hotel and soon had a view of Lycabettus Hill.


I continued over to Vass Sofias and ran down that street to the Parliament.


In front of the Parliament Building guards watch over the tomb of the unknown soldier.

I cruised through Syntagma Square and the Plaka, an area of restuarants, shops and cafes.


As I passed through the Plaka I caught my first view of the Acropolis.

I continued on to the Monument of Lysikrates (with the Acropolis in the background)

I then made my way up the hill to the Acropolis, along this awesome narrow path that switchbacks through cool houses and provides great views of the city.

I stopped off at Aeopagus hill to quickly take in the view, which was incredible.

Since it was Sunday evening, the Acropolis was closed, so I headed back down the hill through Ancient Agora-Areios park enjoying the sights along the way.
This would be a cool marathon to do…

I then ran back to the Parliament, and retraced my steps back to the hotel. Along the way I passed by the War museum.
I finished up my tour just as the sun was setting. Perfect timing and great run through the city.

2009 Race Schedule

Here are some races that I’m planning to do in 2009:

2/22/09 - Hyannis Marathon - Location: Hyannis, MA

4/20/09 – Boston Marathon - Location: Boston, MA

5/09/09 - North Face Endurance 50 - Location: Bear Mtn, NY

5/?/09 – Soapstone Mountain Trail Race - Location: Stafford Springs, CT

5/31/09 - Rock N Roll Marathon - Location: San Diego, CA

7/18/09 – VT 100 Mile Endurance Run – Location: West Windsor, VT

9/27/09 – VT 50 Mile Endurance Run – Location: Mt. Ascutney, VT

10/10/09 – ING Hartford Marathon – Location: Hartford, CT

Malone Wedding

My term as a Justice of the Peace has started, so I was able to marry Sean and Lauren on Saturday. We performed the ceremony outdoors at a local nature reserve just before a snow storm arrived. It was the coolest wedding. Literally. It was cold and we loved it. Lauren's friends sang. The ceremony was short and sweet. It was all good.

Lauren, welcome to the family!! And congrats to the both of you!!

Check out Lauren's Blog for more pics and video from Sean and Lauren's awesome day.

Afternoon at the rink

A Ride In The Heli

During the Portugal trip, we took a helicopter out to an Air Force base. We traveled inland on the way out to the base and then down the coast on the way back to Lisbon. A spectacular ride! Here are some pics:

In front of an F-16 at the base

Dependable Pratt power

Here are two quick video clips from the ride: