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About mlgray

Heading out on adventures, building community, eating delicious cuisines, supporting the local food movement and enjoying walks in the wild . . . grateful to be wandering in the world with you.

Pain.

Posted on June 9, 2013 by mlgray

At mile 17 I’m in a fast stride going up a rather steep and long hill, “walking with purpose,” as my mantra has become.  The sun is starting to emerge from the clouds, and the cool, crisp air of the … Continue reading →

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The Panama Chronicles: Episode 5 – The Rearview Mirror

Posted on March 10, 2013 by mlgray

Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day. You shall begin it serenely and … Continue reading →

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Up and Down Above Boulder

Posted on March 3, 2013 by mlgray

This will be my last post on running for a while here at graywanderings.com . . . if you are interested in more running adventures, check-out my latest collaborative project, and what motivates me to run at: http://lymphedemaawareness.blogspot.com/ * * … Continue reading →

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Lost in Suburbia

Posted on February 27, 2013 by mlgray

I’m not sure how it happened, but about ninety minutes into the run, I’m no longer on the High Line Canal Trail.  There’s a puzzling detour sign at the end of a cul-de-sac in a nice neighborhood. Sporting my classy … Continue reading →

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Running to Metamorphose

Posted on February 24, 2013 by mlgray

I’d like to spend this week promoting another project I’m working on and sharing some background as to why I’ve taken up long-distance endurance running.  The following post was originally posted at the home site for the Lymphedema Awareness Team, … Continue reading →

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I Went Out For A Run And Came Back With A Protractor

Posted on February 10, 2013 by mlgray

Mile 10, as it so often is. The concrete vibrates through my running shoes, into my feet and ankles, up into my legs, and even begins to rock my head.  I turn up the Led Zeppelin on my ipod, focus … Continue reading →

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Still Wandering!

Posted on February 5, 2013 by mlgray

Hey fellow readers and writers- Yes indeed, I wandered away from the written word for a little bit too long.  I suppose I needed a break from blogging to refocus and reevaluate for 2013. But I’m back, outlining and planning … Continue reading →

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The Panama Chronicles: Episode 4 — Beach Time?

Posted on December 16, 2012 by mlgray

A Panamanian Vacation The beach faces due south, so the sun sets over the shoreline to the west, not directly over the ocean as I’m accustomed to in most parts of California. But nothing in Panama is quite what I’m … Continue reading →

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The Panama Chronicles: Episode 3 — Panama City (x4)

Posted on December 10, 2012 by mlgray

A Panamanian Vacation Yes indeed, there are four Panama Cities.  Henry Morgan sacked the first in 1671. A monk wandered off and founded the second (never knowing that centuries later it would become a hippie/backpacker’s haven).  The United States ensured … Continue reading →

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The Panama Chronicles: Episode 2 — The Canal

Posted on December 2, 2012 by mlgray

A Panamanian Vacation A cargo ship carrying 5000 containers packed full of, well, just about anything and everything you could possibly imagine, eases into the first Miraflores lock.  From our vantage point outside of the Canal Museum, sitting on bleachers … Continue reading →

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