Independence, OH
June 2025
Driving to Independence, OH
- June 11, 2025
- 252 mi
- ~ 4.5 hrs
Shortly before 11 am, we were packed again and ready to drive to Independence, OH. We had a smooth drive with beautiful, sunny weather, crossing two state lines: Pennsylvania and Ohio. The closer we got to our destination, the more traffic we experienced and the more boring the landscape became. Near Cleveland, we got stuck in traffic for a little bit. Still, we arrived on time at the Red Roof Inn hotel, and after unpacking, we sat down with a drink and a snack.



Two Runs in Cuyahoga Valley NP
- June 13, 2025
- 5.19 mi
- 0:59:59 hrs
- 66 °F
When I woke up, the weather was pleasant, with sunshine, a gentle breeze, and cooler temperatures. It felt like Mother Nature invited me to start this perfect day with a tempo run.
So, after breakfast, just before 8 am, we drove to the Cuyahoga Valley NP to the Towpath Trail, which we had hiked before. I stuck to my planned 60-minute schedule and was pleased with the time I finished. It had been a long time since I could run a little over 5 miles in an hour! It was also the first time I had ever run in a National Park.
- June 15, 2025
- 5.42 mi
- 1:05:01 hrs
- 63 °F
Two days later, I enjoyed another run in the park, around the same time with similar weather conditions. And again, I was pleased with my 12 min/mi pace for 65 minutes.



From Oregon to Ohio, Friends Reunited
- June 14, 2025
- 5.88 mi
- 1:59:48 hrs
- XX °F







An Evening Stroll Through Historic Milford
- April 30, 2025
- 0.57 mi
- 0:14:10 hrs
- 68 °F




So, after our delicious meal, we took a short, leisurely stroll through another charming town to soak up the atmosphere. It was clear the tourist high season had yet to start as the restaurant and street were pleasantly uncrowded.
A Final Stroll at Mondo Ponds Preserve
- May 1, 2025
- 3.65 mi
- 1:13:07 hrs
- 55 °F



A Smooth Journey North



