Tag Archives: Burke-Gilman Trail

2019 Emerald City Ride: Not as scenic anymore, but still a thrill to ride carless freeways

Posted on June 1, 2019 by monteenbysk

This year’s Emerald City Ride was without the featured stretch on the Alaskan Way Viaduct because, well, the viaduct no longer exists. Replacing it with a jaunt through the Highway 99 Tunnel means that you can now escape the rain … Continue reading →

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2018 Seattle Half-Marathon: Cool new course for my half No. 39

Posted on December 1, 2018 by monteenbysk

For more than a decade, the Seattle Marathon or Half-Marathon has been a Thanksgiving weekend tradition for me. Last Sunday (Nov. 25), I resumed this tradition after a two-year break by running the Seattle Half-Marathon. It was my longest run of … Continue reading →

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2018 Seattle Night Ride: Adventurous ride through the dark in Seattle

Posted on July 4, 2018 by monteenbysk

So now I know what this Cascade Bicycle Club ride is all about. I can cross it off my bucket list. I’ll probably want to do it again, and I’ll make sure I can see better next time when we start slippin’ … Continue reading →

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2016 Seattle Marathon 10K: Bathroom scene mars otherwise classy event

Posted on August 31, 2016 by monteenbysk

The Seattle Marathon 10K last Saturday was an enjoyable, well-organized race, with a relatively flat course, comfortable running weather, and having Allytics teammate R.J. Ricker join me for what was her first 10K (she’s an experienced runner, but this was her first time at this … Continue reading →

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2016 Lake Union 10K: Fun run that includes a post-race breakfast

Posted on August 20, 2016 by monteenbysk

Last weekend could have been a great one for bicycling. Both the RSVP (Ride from Seattle to Vancouver and Party!) and Obliteride rides took place, but I took a pass on both. RSVP would have been fantastic, but I couldn’t find … Continue reading →

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2016 Redmond Derby Dash 5K: Friday night fight for running room on busy trail

Posted on July 10, 2016 by monteenbysk

It was such an easy decision: Do a Friday night 5K run right next to where I work in Redmond. I was pleased that three workmates of mine at Allytics — RJ Ricker, Hayley Halstead and Kathleen Esses — agreed … Continue reading →

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2015 Dawg Dash 10K: Big Ducks’ win leaves me little left for this run

Posted on October 24, 2015 by monteenbysk

Morning came early for me last Sunday, the day after my Oregon Ducks won for the 12th straight year over the Washington Huskies. Though I am a Duck, I do support Seattle races and causes. So I’d signed up earlier … Continue reading →

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2015 Labor Day Half 4-Mile Run: Running this trail for nearly 20 years

Posted on September 7, 2015 by monteenbysk

I’ve been running regularly for more than 18 years, and one of my earliest training venues was the Sammamish River Trail. I got the chance to do another race on this flat, popular former railroad bed on Labor Day 2015, … Continue reading →

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2015 Seattle Marathon 10K: Politely rejected an offer of a knee brace

Posted on August 27, 2015 by monteenbysk

This was my first time doing the Seattle Marathon 10K — a race held three months ahead of the main Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon races in late November. Despite being tied to one of Seattle’s largest and most prestigious … Continue reading →

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2015 Woodinville Wine Ride: 30-mile ride with two wine stops

Posted on June 7, 2015 by monteenbysk

After two challenging rides in two weeks, I was seeking a change of pace. The inaugural Woodinville Wine Ride on Sunday (June 7) was indeed a change of pace — 30 miles of trail riding, with no serious hills; a relatively … Continue reading →

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