Creativity in Running & Walking in Europe

Prior to our vacation I had to take a break from running due to a concussion. By the time we started our vacation I was symptom free -- yay! We were so very grateful that little mishap didn't hamper our vacation. So, my first run was on the treadmill on the cruise on our way to Finland. I remember thinking this is a memorable first run back. It felt great. Our second run on the vacation was in Norway. I realized I had forgotten my tether. Time to be creative. We just needed a flexible belt/rope for me to hold on. Steve had a belt that worked great. It was pretty awesome to run the streets of Norway.  We also ran in Moscow, Russia each morning on the treadmill. A wake-up call meant fresh orange juice delivered to our room which was so much fun.

Lubeck, Germany (love these shorts from Limited and this sweater from United Colors of Bennetton)

We did lots of walking and more walking.  We walked sighted guide  along with my cane out most of the time.  I love the collapsible cane that easily slides in and is out of the way when I don't need it.   When it is out, such an amazing, helpful too.   We developed a few hand signals that gave me clues on steps, crowded areas, etc.  When it was an open area .. hand in hand - so much fun :).
We had so much fun being creative on this adventure in running and walking.  It is our routine, but I am so touched by Steve's incredible kindness and tenderness to me each day.    

Ferry on the way to Germany on the 4th of July!

So, if you are following our journey:  our trip itinerary: we flew to Sweden  - day  3 we  boarded a cruise ship for five days with stops in Helsinki Finland, St. Petersburg, Russia and then back to Sweden.  Then, we flew to Norway for 3 days, caught a plane to Denmark, bus & ferry to Lubech and then Berlin Germany, then plane to Moscow for 3 days!  If you are in the neighborhood, we will be happy to show you our 1000 pictures.  Watch out kids when you are invited over for Sunday dinner :).    


I returned home to learn that the marathon training is on!  We ran ten miles on Wednesday, and I am so excited to be back in the game of running.