For a number of years I have split my time between Niantic CT and Charlottesville VA. My lifestyle in Charlottesville was nearly all pedestrian. My car parked and sat until I went to the airport two weeks later. Walking everywhere connected me to the town and its pulse in ways that long time residents never knew. The Twain quote refers to the act of talking. I might add that when one has a pedestrian lifestyle many "objects" speak to them. The cobblestones, brick sidewalks. The trees in their seasonal changes. The wheeling of provisions to local restaurants as the sun comes up. A fountain bubbling along. The various stranger/friends, people routinely seen and greeted and might never know their name. I'd expand the quote to include actively listening. A good part of this also is my lifestyle in Niantic. Yet I am much more car dependent. Services are a distance away. I might cycle there - yet the roads are narrow, minimal shoulders and drivers are distracted. My optimal situation would be a merger of the two environments. I'd be happy saying farewell to the automobile and live as pedestrian as possible as long as it was near the ocean! :-) With roads that featured broad shoulders and drivers who drive vs drive and text or drive and eat or drive and clip their fingernails or drive and scold their back seat child! Happy Thanksgiving all!
You have a gift … one that continues to inspire the folks in this community to strive for their best. Will leave you with my annual thanksgiving ditty … Guy goes to grocery store and is looking at the frozen turkeys. Stockboy comes over and asks,”Can I help you?” Guy points at the turkeys and asks, “Do these get any bigger?” Stockboy responds,”No sir. They’re all dead!” Hope everyone has a warm holiday.
Happy thanksgiving, Terrell, and to everyone here. Grateful for this community - even if I lurk more than I write - because it’s a wonderful corner of engaging discussion and thoughtful comments. I learn so much here. 😂🦃🍁🍽🥧👟
Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow runners. I started my day with a 4 mile run on the beach here in Huntington Beach, CA. Sooo beautiful and gave thanks all the way for all I have. Especially my health and friends! May you all have a happy day and Terrell, thank you for the newsletter it helps me stay connected to people like me ! Kay
Happy Thanksgiving to you Terrell and to all. I respectfully disagree with Mr. Twain. As a powerwalker the true charm of pedestrianism, at least for myself, is indeed the walk.
Same to you Terrell. I look forward to your post every week. Some time I need a little push to lace up my shoes and get back out there. Love this site... Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Terrell, I Love that no matter our background, the love of running allows us to see the best in each of us. So grateful for your unifying newsletter. Wishing you All a Happy Holiday weekend.
Well, Terrell, Just a few minutes ago, I signed up for the Eugene Half Marathon on Hayward Field. I've looked at all the others in the US and thought that since this one is close to home without any travel, it was worth doing (all of a 5 mile jaunt down the hill!)
I walked/ran the 5K course this weekend, it was along the river, quite beautiful and while it was not the same course as the Half, it was inspiring to be out in the open air.
Going out for a walk later today. . . up and down the hills. There is always something to see.
For a number of years I have split my time between Niantic CT and Charlottesville VA. My lifestyle in Charlottesville was nearly all pedestrian. My car parked and sat until I went to the airport two weeks later. Walking everywhere connected me to the town and its pulse in ways that long time residents never knew. The Twain quote refers to the act of talking. I might add that when one has a pedestrian lifestyle many "objects" speak to them. The cobblestones, brick sidewalks. The trees in their seasonal changes. The wheeling of provisions to local restaurants as the sun comes up. A fountain bubbling along. The various stranger/friends, people routinely seen and greeted and might never know their name. I'd expand the quote to include actively listening. A good part of this also is my lifestyle in Niantic. Yet I am much more car dependent. Services are a distance away. I might cycle there - yet the roads are narrow, minimal shoulders and drivers are distracted. My optimal situation would be a merger of the two environments. I'd be happy saying farewell to the automobile and live as pedestrian as possible as long as it was near the ocean! :-) With roads that featured broad shoulders and drivers who drive vs drive and text or drive and eat or drive and clip their fingernails or drive and scold their back seat child! Happy Thanksgiving all!
You have a gift … one that continues to inspire the folks in this community to strive for their best. Will leave you with my annual thanksgiving ditty … Guy goes to grocery store and is looking at the frozen turkeys. Stockboy comes over and asks,”Can I help you?” Guy points at the turkeys and asks, “Do these get any bigger?” Stockboy responds,”No sir. They’re all dead!” Hope everyone has a warm holiday.
You have a broad viewpoint and grasp of nature and running. And the ability to intertwine the both.
Happy thanksgiving, Terrell, and to everyone here. Grateful for this community - even if I lurk more than I write - because it’s a wonderful corner of engaging discussion and thoughtful comments. I learn so much here. 😂🦃🍁🍽🥧👟
Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow runners. I started my day with a 4 mile run on the beach here in Huntington Beach, CA. Sooo beautiful and gave thanks all the way for all I have. Especially my health and friends! May you all have a happy day and Terrell, thank you for the newsletter it helps me stay connected to people like me ! Kay
Happy holidays to you and your family. Keep up the great writing, 😄🦃
P.S. Your Mom is right! “your health is your wealth.” Be grateful for it!! :)
Happy Holiday!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, Terrell!
Happy Thanksgiving to you Terrell and all of you in this wonderful running community.
Happy Thanksgiving to you Terrell and to all. I respectfully disagree with Mr. Twain. As a powerwalker the true charm of pedestrianism, at least for myself, is indeed the walk.
Same to you Terrell. I look forward to your post every week. Some time I need a little push to lace up my shoes and get back out there. Love this site... Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Terrell, I Love that no matter our background, the love of running allows us to see the best in each of us. So grateful for your unifying newsletter. Wishing you All a Happy Holiday weekend.
That Twain quote rules.
Hi Terrell, Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Well, Terrell, Just a few minutes ago, I signed up for the Eugene Half Marathon on Hayward Field. I've looked at all the others in the US and thought that since this one is close to home without any travel, it was worth doing (all of a 5 mile jaunt down the hill!)
I walked/ran the 5K course this weekend, it was along the river, quite beautiful and while it was not the same course as the Half, it was inspiring to be out in the open air.
Going out for a walk later today. . . up and down the hills. There is always something to see.
Hope we all meet-up in April!
Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving!!!