The Deadline Looms

May 22

     The day my serious marathon training begins is just ahead. No more lazy days. For the next five months I'll be out there come rain or shine, whether I'm in Peabody or Bermuda.

     This past week I put a few miles on the bike - thirteen, I think - and a three mile walk that was more like a stroll. Well, those Springtime strolls are ovah!  This picture was taken on the bike trail from Salem to Marblehead - the exact spot my victim is found in my mystery novel, THE TRAILSIDE MURDERS.

     My walk yesterday was pure heaven. I walked the lake and listened to my 50's walking music. OMG, I could have danced around that lake. Thank you, Annie, for the fabulous music! I actually had to force myself to not dance around instead of walking. I'll have to find something where the tempo increases gradually, and then tapers off. I have something like that, but it's a cassette tape. Whaat?????

     Here is a picture of Lake Quannapowitt. I enlarged this photo because I wanted to get the church in. (I'm not very good at this and will need some photography hints from Lisa). This place is absolutely beautiful and I don't mind driving the eight miles down Rt 128 to get there.  It's 3.2 miles around and always packed with people. Cyclists, in-line skaters, runners, walkers, speed walkers and baby carriages (some carrying dogs). They even have a doggie bubbler!  I'll post a picture of that one in another post.

     Today I'll be walking in Marblehead. I'll see what I can do about getting some photos of this quaint, seaside town.

~ Later