Saturday, April 11, 2009

Baltimore and Volleyball

We're in Baltimore this weekend, Sam and I. That's her sports name. We're at the Northeast Qualifier volleyball tournament playing at the 13's level. It's a great fun time for the girls, going out of town, staying in a hotel, hanging out with the team ... like an all-expense paid vacation. Which it is.


Sam and Max flirting with the boundaries of Coach K's list of approved food items.


Max (Libero #4) with Sam on her right.


These girls are super-fit!

I finally started running a week ago. It was a killer. Started on April 1 with 4 miles. Had to run-walk some of it. Signed up for NYC too on April 1. $187 big ones. That was a killer too - not sure which one hurt more.

At least that got me ready for running in Baltimore. Went with M. to the Inner Harbor, passing Camden Yards along the way. What a nice place to run and the weather was beautiful.





It rained today, so we ran on the treadmill at the hotel. We might get to run outside one more time, and then on Monday I'll be in DC. Can't wait to get out on the Mall for old time's sake.

7 comments:

DawnB said...

good luck with the tournament. Really good to hear from you and I glad you're running.

Runner Susan said...

I love the first picture! Sam is adorable.

David said...

I hope you'll give Jeanne a jingle in DC. She can show off her tri talents for you.

jeanne said...

oh yes, i can show off all right...

you are so near and yet so far!

your daughter is ADORABLE! what a nice dad you are, and HELLS YEAH, NYC here you come! you brave brave man. :)

Anonymous said...

Great way to spend EASTER weekend?

peter said...

Hope you were able to enjoy the Mall on Wednesday--it's been rainy here lately. Your pictures of the Inner Harbor in Baltimore brought back good memories of a few runs I have done there, the Marathon, some Race for the Cures, a 7-mile race around Fort McHenry and the harbor area, very scenic. Some time you'll have to catch a game at Camden, the new-old park that started it all, that led almost two decades later to the billion dollar new Yankee Stadium.

Anne said...

Your daughter looks so full of life in that first photo...you're such a good dad to support her and show off the city to her. I loved running the Inner Harbor on trips, but did you notice there are no water fountains that actually work?!