A run up Lycabettus Hill

Arrived in Athens, Greece today. Got out for an urban run (with a little bit of trail through some of the city parks.) I ascended Lycabettus Hill to get the heart cranking. It was some steep stuff, but the view from up top was worth it! Some pics from my route:

Lycabettus Hill lurking in the background saying "Come get me Turco."

View from the first peak with the Agean Sea in the distance

Found some trails...

View from the second peak with the Acropolis over my right shoulder

Parliment Building. "Hey, Loosen up bro..."

Temple of Olympiun Zeus

Arch of Hadrian with the Acroplolis in the background

Self pic in front of the Faliro Sports Pavilion (Site of some of the 2004 Summer Olympic events)

A harbor in the Agean Sea

Another self pic...

Standing on Aeopagus hill (next to the Acropolis) looking back at Lycabettus Hill

Back at the hotel. 15.6 miles later. View from my hotel room surveying my run...

A Run Around The Block

Last weekend's trip included a run around Block Island. Shan joined me for the first 5K and Uncle Frank and Keith joined me for the first 10K. I contiuned on, taking in the sights with a counterclockwise 20 mile tour of the island.

Shan, Me, Frank and Keith at the start of our run.

Go Shan!

Southeast Lighthouse

East side shore

Block Island Ferry

Shore on northern tip of island

North Lighthouse

Running along the beach

Dirt roads to finish up the run

Post run chillin'

A Run In Belgium

Last week I was also able to manage a run in Brussels, Belgium. Since I was staying at a hotel at the Brussels airport, I had convenient access to the subway which brought me to the city center in 15 minutes. From the city central station I was able run about a 5 mile loop which took me past many of the landmark sights. A few pics from the run:

A square called Grand Place with cool gothic architecture

Manneken Pis

This place is very close to the statute of the little dude pissing. Hmmm... I don't know if I'd drink that beer.

The door was open so I popped in side quick to snap a few pics

A Run In The Netherlands

Last week while on a business trip, I was able to head out for a 10K run through the city of Maastricht, Netherlands. The skies were threatening throughout the run and then opened up midway through for a passing shower. Some pics of the sights along my running route:

A quick shower

Back at the hotel...

... which is located on the bank of the Meuse River