tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post2949198324289686609..comments2024-01-04T02:28:32.637-07:00Comments on athenadiaries: Mundane homebody stuffHerself, the GeekGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17990186920123895227noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-69725837586518997272011-09-15T13:54:14.963-06:002011-09-15T13:54:14.963-06:00It looks like I will be doing the Pt. Defiance rac...It looks like I will be doing the Pt. Defiance race after all. I'm going to do the 25K plus a bit more for a long run. If I'm feeling good that day I'll try to finish the 50K. <br /><br />Maybe I'll run into you out there.nrmrvrkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05204998840615092480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-23908881819649284322011-09-13T17:09:43.390-06:002011-09-13T17:09:43.390-06:00Love that you're coming to Vancouver! If you&...Love that you're coming to Vancouver! If you're coming for more than a day trip, the Grouse Grind is quintessential Vancouver exercise. Only 3k, but a 3,000 ft elevation gain. And accessible by bus if you're not renting a car. http://www.grousemountain.com/grousegrind And if you're tour people, I love the Vancouver Police Museum "Sins of the City" tour - covers Vancouver's roots with a spicy twist. http://www.vancouverpolicemuseum.ca/SinsoftheCity.htm Otherwise you can't really go wrong with Vancouver!Becshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110716325153616379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-77807784228792014412011-09-01T19:20:17.491-06:002011-09-01T19:20:17.491-06:00Becks, Vancouver is definitely on the list! I like...Becks, Vancouver is definitely on the list! I like paula too, and I may switch to her products, since I genally know what I am getting. I went to Sally's because i wS hainvg a need for instant gratification that I couldn't get from ordering online.Herself, the GeekGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17990186920123895227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-75511841418326125702011-09-01T17:46:23.165-06:002011-09-01T17:46:23.165-06:00Being from Vancouver, a mere 2.5 hours north of Se...Being from Vancouver, a mere 2.5 hours north of Seattle, might I suggest a day trip to Vancouver? It's a beautiful city. I've always wanted to do the Underground Seattle tour, I've heard it's fantastic. I also can't say enough good things about Paula Begoun (the Cosmetics Cop and Beautipedia.com founder) and her line of skin care. Her website is a fount of unbiased information and really weeds out the crappy from the good stuff out there. And she's based in Seattle. Enjoy your vacation!Becshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110716325153616379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-81360224362006154142011-09-01T15:36:27.649-06:002011-09-01T15:36:27.649-06:00Hi Misty,
I love reading your blog, so I'm co...Hi Misty,<br /><br />I love reading your blog, so I'm commenting with praise, not scolding. :) It's actually called the Point Defiance 50K, named after the park that it's run through. It's a nice tree-covered area to run but not very big or hilly. They really have to wind the course around and around the place to get a 10 mile loop that you run 3 times. I wanted to do that race myself, but I don't have enough weekends to get the long runs in that I'd like to for it so I'm doing a different 50K in November.<br /><br />It should be in the 50s and 60s in mid-October with a decent chance of rain.<br /><br />Good luck on your race. <br /><br />If you're interested in the first Starbucks location, it's at Pike Place Market in downtown Seattle, half a block North of the shop where they throw the fish. If you like good coffee though, look for one of the following coffee shops:<br /><br />Cafe Vivace <br />Victrola<br />Zoka<br />Cafe Vita<br /><br />They're some of the heavy hitters here in Seattle.<br /><br />The Flagship REI store is fantastic, huge with amazing selection. (and right across the street from Cafe Vivace on Yale ave).<br /><br />Enjoy your visit to WA.<br /><br />Thanks for blogging!<br /><br />Jasonnrmrvrkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05204998840615092480noreply@blogger.com