Providence - A Runner's Paradise

Tonight I ran through the neighborhoods of Providence and I captured some of the natural beauty that abounds.  It seemed at time as if the city was one large garden and I was allowed to tip toe my way through the splendor in my running shoes.  You all know I love taking pictures.  Well now I am sharing them in a whole new way with the Story app from Disney.


What do you think of the presentation format?

I learned about the Story app while at the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration.  Disney also mailed me a promotional kit about the Story app.

I was invited to attend the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration at the Walt Disney World Resort May 9-12, 2013.  The conference fee permitted me access to special events and experiences made available to conference attendees and their families.  I am voluntarily writing about these events and experiences.  These are my own thoughts, opinions and photographs unless otherwise stated.

Christmas Lights and Night Running - Thursday

Thursday night I went out for my run and I took my camera along again.  I ran the usual streets, but kept jogging off a block or two when the Christmas lights were calling.

Patio tree all lit up.  (I love red doors.)

Great use of the porch roof.  I love the tree on top!

So inviting!

There is even a toboggan sled leaning against the railing.

It was a little cold, otherwise I might have sat for a while.

One of my favorite local restaurants - Red Stripe.

One of Providence's historic homes.  It was built in 1896 - that's new for the east side.

Glow Santa

and blow up Penguins that light up!

Now for a few winter wonderland light-scapes.

2nd story Christmas tree

I can just imagine peeking children coming down the staircase.

My favorite Providence bakery.

Closing time and the end of my run for the night.  Merry Christmas!

Christmas Lights and Night Running

Tonight I headed out for a short run before soccer practice (youngest not mine).  I decides to reward myself with a holiday lights run.  So I headed toward a neighborhood that I thought would have great lights.  The homeowners did not disappoint.  Here are some of my favorites.

This house is my hands down favorite any time of year!

2nd favorite house and it has a great view of the bay from the back yard in ground pool.

View from the left...

...view from the right.

Love the blow ups!  Hi Mr. Snowman!

Love Snoopy, but what are those things to the right?

Bay windows are made for Christmas trees.

Tornado lights headed for the side of this house.

Look close...there is a big dog barking at me in front of the left deer.

I like this dog.  He has a bright personality and he doesn't bark back.

These folks had a bit of everything going on.

Take your camera on your next run.  It is good to practice your photo stops and starts before your next runDisney race if you plan to stop for character shots along the course.  When I restart after a photo stop I know to remember to lift my knees so that I don't hyper-extend them on the restart.  This gets more and more important the more tired I get.  Learn how your body handles the stops and starts and shoot away!