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Running New Zealand

Running New Zealand: New Zealand made for some fabulous runs. From city sights, to beach bliss to hard hills, there was a little of everything. Read on for the highlights!

Introducing J. Athavich Design

May 1, 2023: Charlotte, NC. Can I share a Proud Dad Moment with you? Our daughter JUST launched her fantastical line of unique wearable art, J. Athavich Design. We are so excited! Follow the link to check it out, and read on for more.

Running 2022

Running 2022 Highlights: Running 2022 was a good year, if not great. The good included incredibly beautiful runs through 31cities in 10 countries. But Brussels knocked me off my only running goal for the year.

The Broadway Runs

Aug 25, 2022: Broadway, England. I managed a few solitary Broadway runs, through steeples, stiles, sheep and rain. It was fantastic, despite the sop and stinging nettle.

Stanton and Snowshill

Aug 26, 2022: Broadway, England. We rambled a second Cotswold circular to Stanton and Snowshill. Lost and wandering in the woods, we spied our first wild deer in England!

The Cotswold Way

Aug 24, 2022: Broadway, England. Today we did a real English Ramble along the beautiful Cotswold Way, with sweeping views, steeples, pubs, and of course, sheep.

Loughrigg Fell

September 16, 2022: Ambleside, England. Loughrigg Fell, with fells, meadows, lakes, caves, and pubs may make the “Top-10-MnJ-Hikes” list. Outstanding!

The Catbells

September 15, 2022: Keswick, England. Today we climbed up and up to the Summits of Catbells and Maiden Moor, with views over the Derwentwater. Brilliant!

Castlerigg Stone Circle

September 15, 2022: Keswick, England. On a green plateau surrounded by high fells stands the Castlerigg Stone Circle, with sheep in constant vigil.

The Pencil Museum

September 15, 2022: Keswick, England. Yes, we are in the beautiful English Lakes District, and went to the Pencil Museum. And found a history full of intrigue!