Author: Tony Tam
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Run The Paris Metro #3: 12.85 miles, 303 more stations to go
This morning was glorious in Paris, I have my standard running gear and a small map and off I went. First fueled up with 2 pain au chocolate. Today’s run hook me on a long trip to 26 metro stations. I decided to run a bit slower since this is almost my 3rd 1/2 marathon…
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au nom de la rose
I think au num de la rose is a franchise store, but their presentation is really unique. With rose petals all over the front of the store and every store painted this nice mellow green. I just can’t help myself taking photos with the woman inside looking at my kinda funny
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Run The Paris Metro #3: 12.85 miles, 303 more stations to go
This morning was glorious in Paris, I have my standard running gear and a small map and off I went. First fueled up with 2 pain au chocolate. Today’s run hook me on a long trip to 26 metro stations. I decided to run a bit slower since this is almost my 3rd 1/2 marathon…
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Run The Paris Metro #4: 24 stations 12.58 miles 279 stations to go
Why is it that I have not hit the 13.3 mile mark for a 1/2 marathon? Somewhere I must have a mind block. Today’s destination was a rovering market (Marché Volantes) near metro Ségur. But I didn’t write down exactly where and I missed it. Today’s run covered 24 stations for 12.58 miles and was…
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Run The Paris Metro: #2 – 10.56 miles
Running to the metro stations in Paris is getting me to run more that I’ve ever done in my life. Every other day I’m running around 10 miles. That’s almost a half-marathon. I stop to take photos, consume some wonderful food, coffee and run at a pace faster than I would run a half. Today’s…
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Run the Paris Metro: Day 1: 23 stations
My plan is to run to every metro station in the Paris subway system. I have no idea how many stations there are in total, let me know if you find out. Here are the 23 stations I covered for a nice 10 mile run on Sunday. Photos of the 23 metro stations and the…
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Traveling by bike in Europe
My current vacation to Paris is the 6th time for me, but this trip will be different in length as well as how I plan to explore the city. First, my Brompton bike will be with me all the time and I plan to run and bike everywhere in Paris. My first test was when…
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Say Good Bye To Castro Valley House
I’m moving out of the house I bought and lived in for over 12 years. It’s been through 2-3 remodels but until recently it’s been the perfect house for me. Life of course always change and I want and need to live in San Francisco now. So it’s good bye to suburb living and hello…
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Memories
For all the moms and dads out there, really take the time to enjoy the first 5 years of your child’s life. After they start school and learn how to reason with you, the relationship becomes very different. I miss the days when Kate didn’t question anything. I enjoy her current age, but I often…