Travel Tips

For about 15 years I participated in group runs, mostly in St. Louis. The best part of most of those were that looking forward to the finish line, I had a cigarette and beer waiting for me to enjoy as a reward. My neighbor and I were in 3-4 runs a year for 8-10 kilometer length.

The drugery to get to that end line is not always easy. I had a kneee operatin, neck operation, and maladies that hindered my ability to be the swiftest in the pack. But I did finish, and not last.

Downtown runs at Busch Stadium were the ones to remember most. There were many times 5,000+ people participating.

A typical run down the street in downtown St. Louis. The scenery was great while leisurely strolling past the group.

A crowd of runners are ready to get this going. The wait brings that feeling in the gut to spend all that stamina before the kick off.

There was a lake in the backyard and it had many fish, some small and others worth catching. Becky and I tried our skills during the year and she really did enjoy the comarradie of learning the method.

Her Grandmother simply loved the smiling face of Becky and the vibrance she embuied. Good natured children are the best one to have. Later they get their own "personality".

Becky took all the typical athletic sports, including ballet, gymnastics, dance, and was a cheerleader from 3rd grade through high school. She took piano lessons, so wouldn't you think she should be cultured by now?