June 26, 2010

The group yesterday morning grew from the four of us (see below) to the four of us plus Tim, Paul and Jack at Starbucks.  You know what the weather was like.  Quote from Ann Stuart at Starbucks 'it's nice to sweat and not die'.

Welcome back Fred!  Don't be such a stranger.

And, fresh from safaris and vuvuzelas and earplugs at world cup futbal - welcome back to Ann Stuart (and Ellen)!

See everyone next week! 

Eileen

Ann Stuart and I jogged through 17th Street and Georgia Tech - Fred and Beth ran through the park.

Ann Stuart is back from her African adventure and Jack and Beth are entertained

Paul wants to know 'where have you been?'  Ann Stuart gives him a pin in the map for South Africa

The end.

June 19th, 2010

Courtesy of Lisa:

As we gathered for Saturday's Morning Run, it promised to be another sticky-hot late June day in Atlanta.  Eileen Nebhut, Tim and Beth Frilingos, along with Paul and Jack (and me) all met in the parking lot.  I was the lone walker in the crew.  And it was too hot for me to suddenly start running (not to mention way too late in my non-running career for that to be a good idea in general).  So, while I usually enjoy good conversations with my fellow walkers, this was going to be a much more contemplative experience.

Turns out I had a great walk.  It's amazing the things you notice when you're not running your mouth.  I picked the shady side of the street and set off.   There was so much activity on this hot morning -- there were squirrel capers and a never-ending bird chorus punctuated by an occasional dog greeting.  Gardens were blooming, and there was often the scent of flowers in the air.  (At one point there was also the scent of Krispy Kreme in the air and the Hot Doughnuts Now sign was lit -- however with some effort I left that behind.)  As I turned toward the Park, there were a fair number of runners suddenly -- doing one of the prep runs for the Peachtree Road Race.  And as I made my way of the Park, the Green Market vendors were setting out their wares -- fruits and vegetables that looked so good.

As we ended Morning Run at Starbucks, Laura and Tim Long joined our group over coffee and scones.  They'd participated in the prep run for the Peachtree.

It was great to see everyone!  See you next Saturday!

more on June 13

Last Saturday was indeed an adventure. With as hot and muggy as it was, we all thought Eileen had finally lost her marbles when she turned us UP one of the steepest hills in Midtown. When we got to the top, though, we understood. She took us to a construction project that is soon to be a certified green-built house. We marveled at the way Midtown is constantly changing and at how a modern, eco-wonder can nestle in perfectly at home amidst the early-century brick beauties around it. It was and is a hopeful sign that maybe we're not all going to hell in a collapsing-planet handbasket afterall.

June 12, 2010 (see change in destination Starbucks)

Ruth has lost a few people during her speed walks.  I almost lost two people before we even set off.  Sorry to Noelle and Bill for nearly leaving without you (I have readjusted my watch) when you had e-mailed to tell me you were coming to Morning run!  Note to everyone - I will always have my mobile on me so please call if you are running late - or think you might be running late.  Then we will know to wait.  404.309.2152.

We had a few runners today - Steve, Bill, John, Noelle and me.  We were almost to the park and I decided to drag everyone up the HILL on 9th to show them a house (thanks for indulging me).  We meandered through the park and exited via the farmers market.  Hot and muggy - I think Ann Stuart would have loved it.

And, even though I thought I had the Starbucks summer hours nailed down - they are back to the 10am opening.  So - until further notice we will be meeting at the 7th and Peachtree Starbucks.  Please make a note of it!  Marie and Steve somehow knew to find us there yesterday to share some caffeine.  It was wonderful to see you, both, and to hear about the wedding!  Last but not least, Kevin, Eli and Linden completed our group.  Eli did not want to pose for the camera - will have to work on that!

See you next week!

Eileen

(PS  I edit these, turn them right side up in iPhoto, and then import them into the blog - and they are sideways.  I need more iPhoto lessons.  Anyone out there an expert?)

May 29, 2010

Steve McGehee and Tim Frilingos met at 7:00am this morning to get in a few miles before the 8:00am Run/Walk.  Tim Long also showed up before 8:00 and squeezed in 3 miles.  Very impressive - all of you!  As for the 8:00 o'clock crowd, we had Elvira, Susie, Ann Stuart, Beth, Paul, Jack and me. Elvira and I walked - everyone else ran.  Both groups went through the Piedmont Park madness of the Jazz Festival setting up...

Steve, I hope you can come to Morning Run once in a while now that you are back in town for the summer.  It was great to see you today - and Happy early Birthdays to you and Elvira!

Ann Stuart - have a wonderful time in South Africa and we will see you at the end of June (bring pictures)!

Lastly, I am sad to say goodbye for now to Susie.  So sad, I gave her no warning of her film debut.  Keep in touch, Susie, and come back to visit when you can!

Not sure this will work, but here goes.


http://picasaweb.google.com/113293061247046569946

Runners 3, Walkers 0

Three weeks in a row the "Morning Walkers" have been missing. Where have they gone? Is it a conspiracy?

One explanation is that some of our consistent walkers have moved into the running group as our pace has moderated (11 min/mile) and our distances have become predictable (4.5-5 miles).

Of course we miss the walkers dearly and we want them back. With two groups out there we always get a great survey of Midtown and Downtown on a Saturday morning.

"Family Portrait"



"Boot Camp with Runners Passing By"



Have a great week and get those walking and running shoes ready for a holiday weekend "Morning Run."

Jack's Morning Run

I've been up at least an hour before we finally get in the car
I like to read a little on the ride to All Saints
Strapped in and ready to roll
That was a great run. Mommy looks tired.
Nothing like milk to quench one's thirst.

It was another great Saturday in midtown Atlanta. No parades or movie sets, but miraculous just the same. Beth and I weren't expecting to find anybody at All Saints, but instead there was an abundance of reunions. An original morning runner, Kristi Fuqua, was waiting for us, and before we started off, Noelle York-Simmons, pulled in as well. We did a great loop through the park and discussed gardens and real estate. Waiting for us at Starbucks were Kevin, Eli, and Linden York-Simmons who was celebrating her first birthday. Lisa Lowman also joined us post-run. It was my birthday as well and I can't think of a better way to start the day than with a run and a coffee with friends.

Peace,

Timothy Frilingos

More on last Saturday

Noelle here... Eileen did a great job talking about our Saturday run but I wanted to add some of my thoughts.

I've lived in Atlanta all my life (with a few brief absences) and while I've always loved this place, but I've been appreciating it even more recently. Maybe it is the introspect of my advancing age or maybe it is the lens of my children, but I have been especially smitten with the ATL.

Saturday drove that point home for me. The weather was darn near perfect for running. We wove our way through Midtown and into the early morning bustle of Piedmont Park where half the town was also enjoying the weather and scenery. The other half of Atlanta hustled by us in the Komen walk for breast cancer while we were enjoying our coffee at Starbucks (my favorite sign said "squeeze your peaches!).

In an act of spontaneity supported by this wonderfully strange city, my family walked up to Peachtree Street and sat on the curb in front of the historic Fabulous Fox Theater and watched dozens of classic cars drive by, honking, waving, cheering, gunning engines (one even tossed out a handful of lollipops-- bliss for a three-year-old!) . The rest of the day, Eli told anyone who would listen about the cars he saw, fast ones and red ones, loud ones and shiny ones. Oh, yeah, and the one with the lollipops.

It was a morning to remember. Come run with us and see what Atlanta has to offer next week!

May 8, 2010

It has to be the only week in over five years of Morning Run history that the leader forgot to send out the e-mail on Wednesday.  It didn't seem to matter.  Paul and Tim, Tim Long, Ann Stuart, Susie Snyder, Noelle and I ran through the park this morning.  The day just got better as it got later.  The run was a little humid, but at coffee, it seemed to get cooler and more dry.  On our way to Starbucks we noticed that not only was there an antique car parade (to do with the new High exhibit), but there was the Susan G Komen '20th Anniversary Race for the Cure' parading right in front of Starbucks.  It was a busy morning.  Made better by the arrival of Kevin and Eli and Linden for the Starbucks hour.

I am glad to have spent the morning with all of you.  Thanks.

May 1, 2010

The rain held off!  The Frilingos, Ann Stuart, Ruth, Susie and I braved the humidity and a few road blocks this morning and I think the runners and walkers both accomplished 4 1/2 miles (maybe wishful thinking for the walkers, but we did do 70 minutes!) 

The prayer this morning was for the unemployed - of which there are too many.  To Maureen Kelly here in Atlanta and to Mark Simon in England, and to too many others to mention, may you find yourselves in gainful employment again soon.

Good to see you this morning, Susie, and let me know when you will come back to Morning Run before you leave!

Yes, some of the pictures are sideways.  I don't understand this computer yet!

April 24, 2010

Rain

April 17th

April 17th

We ran a long and slow run Saturday which was great.  The walkers had some fun and games in Piedmont Park - see photos below!  Congrats to Tim Long for getting into the NYC Marathon in November!  That's such a great race and not an easy one to get into!  You'll have some hot training months, but hopefully a cool race day.  

Welcome back to Bill Middleton - glad you could join us.  And, hope the golfing Saturday afternoon was great, Ann Stuart.

And, what would be a Morning Run posting without movie star'esque' pictures of Paul Frilingos???

See everyone next week.

April 10, 2010

Coffee on the house next week for the person who provides the best captions for these pictures.  (And, on a serious note, please do not post these anywhere else online.)

(Steve McGehee came all the way from Virginia to make bail.)

April 3, 2010

It was perfect weather and a fun group to run/walk with!  Laura Scholz's parents were in town (Beverly and Ryan I think - if I have one of these wrong, Laura, my apologies!) which made the morning even more festive. 

Ruth, Beverly and Elvira made up the walkers.  Ryan, Laura, Tim, the Frilingos family, Ann Stuart and I ran.  And, Ellen was there to send us off and then reappeared again at Starbucks.

It's one of my favorite times of year - warm, but without the humidity.  It was a perfect Easter Eve.  Thanks to everyone who was there!

PS  And, Beverly - the next time you come to visit Morning Run we will do a better job of not losing you.  Promise!