My husband, Wild Greg, can talk me into just about anything. And he knows it. In his defense, he is trying to support, coach, and encourage me as I prepare for attempting to run my first 13.1 “race.” Yep, that’s commonly called a half marathon, but the only person I’ll be racing is myself. I [...]
Tag Archives | Trails and Paths to Run or Bike
Discovering the Madison Road Route Thanks to Another Saturday Ride with Nampa Cycling
Finding an enjoyable bike route from my home in the south part of Nampa can be a challenge. It’s not due to lack of open roads. Here on the edge of farmers fields and wild animal preserves, there is room. It’s just that if I head the obvious direction of south, away from town, the [...]
Saturday Morning 32°F Ride with Nampa Cycling to Claim Spring
If I ever have any delusions about being tough, all I need to do is contemplate going out on my road bike, without Greg. At once, a definite sense of panic sets in. What if I get lost? What if I get a flat? What if I get COLD?! Now that the man is unable [...]
Stair Repeats on Elephant Mountain in Taipei
If you think stair repeats are boring, you haven’t done them on Elephant Mountain. You can find it to the east of Taipei, part of a system of trails on 4 mountains. And I’d be surprised if you want to or need to repeat anything. There are several access points to the trail. We approached from [...]
How to Rent a Bike at Dadaocheng Wharf and Ride Along Taipei Rivers with Wild Greg
I took Wild Greg out for a run our final day in Taipei this trip, but I chose to rent a bike, my legs still being tired from my run the day before. It is a good thing I went with this option, because he wanted to run with the freedom that relaxes the mind [...]
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