Half-Way There (Running on a Prayer)

Last Sunday (the 24th) I ran my first race - 5 km (a little over 3 miles).  "Run" is probably not accurate - but I ran about half of it and I finished under my goal time.  The day was beautiful and warm.  I felt great afterwards and it really motivated me to keep running - then it got cold and the motivation went away.  But I haver been climbing the mountain we live on about once a week.  The view from the top is amazing this time of year.

I really will miss autumn in the northeast, it is breathtakingly beautiful. Here are few gratuitous leaf shots for your enjoyment.