Shepherd's Bush Book Winner; Random Shots of Beauty

Hey … I’m a little overdue on a race report, aren’t I?  Apologies if you’ve been awaiting my report from the Marin Ultra Challenge; I’ll have it posted in the next couple of days for sure.  In the meantime, let’s take care of one point of business: announcing the winner of the Showdown at Shepherd’s Bush book giveaway.

Before I do, though, thanks very much to everyone who supplied a favorite marathon memory with their entry.  If you have any question as to the historical significance of the marathon race, scroll through the comments section of that post for a small sampling of the colorful history of the event.

Having said that … Meg T, e-mail me your contact info – you’re the winner!  To everyone else, I’d definitely recommend grabbing Showdown at Shepherd’s Bush from Amazon.com in either hardback or Kindle formats.

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As for the delayed race report … I’m chalking up my delinquency to the fact that I’m currently living on mountain time, as our family is enjoying another week in our favorite getaway spot in the Sierras.  It’s always one of the most restful and rewarding times of the year for us, and I’m always grateful for the opportunity to be here. 

Speaking of things to be thankful for, here’s your Random Shot of Beauty:

God, country, and tall pine trees, as seen outside the Mountain Christian Fellowship in Arnold, CA.

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