As runners, we have the amazing and unique opportunity to see a lot of various towns, cities, and countrysides from the best possible angle – on the ground. We all run in interesting places at times and it is always nice to snap some photos of what we see and take in the beauty of the landscape or cityscape. In that spirit, I am going to start doing some posts of various places that I might run and photos of what I see on the way. If you would like, send me your cities and photos as well for others to see and so we all know what to look for when we run in those places!
On the Run: The Greek Coast
My options for running around my area are extremely limited due to crazy traffic and not good running surfaces. When I have to extend my run route in my area for a long run, that involves making a very long climb with switchbacks and traffic. Because I wanted to try something different, I continued along the beach and ran through some broken fences and across the sand for a bit to find another nice area to run on. I ran on that until the end when I noticed a dirt path that snaked its way up the cliff. Even though I was at my turnaround spot (mile 9), I decided to head on up to see what the view was like. I was very glad I did as the view was beautiful!
A panoramic view of the coast
The water was so much more beautiful from up high than at sea level!
Another view of the water
Way in the distance is where I began my run from
When I got back to the bottom, I had to take a photo of a huge aloe vera (I think) plant. There has to be enough aloe vera in there to sooth any burn in my village!
Huge aloe vera plant with my running water bottle for scale purposes
How About You?
Send me your pics from any of your recent runs if you would like them posted in On the Run! I am always looking for great running spots! Send them to me at charlie@runningwithmiles.com
I apologize since my comment is off topic with this post but I am planning to apply for couple credit cards today and need your help. So I have some questions and hope you can help by answering each :
I break down into parts so it’s easier for you to answer each:
1. I got approved for SPG Amex card on June 30, today is Sept 1, (same situation with Chase, I got Ink on June 30) so it’s not 91 days yet…. what do you think on my chance of getting approved if I apply for the limited increased sign up bonus Amex Delta card (and Chase United card)? since I read that it’s better to wait 91 days between applications for card issued by same bank.
2. Also can I get approved if I apply American Express Gold Delta SkyMiles Personal and Business version in same day (if you have affiliate link for this, please let me know)? What about for Chase United card, does it have personal and business version as well and can I apply both on same day?
3. I have plan to use Marriott points for my upcoming trip in Asia next year. And as you know Chase also have increased 70k points sign up bonus for Marriott card and 140k for Ritz. When will this end, is this limited time to as with United and Delta one? Do you think I should apply for Chase United or Marriot card first for app-o-rama this time? If I apply for Chase United, then I have to wait 91 days before I can apply for Chase Marriott or Ritz and maybe their sign up bonus is less than now.
4. Or can I do this: apply for Chase United card today(along with Amex Delta), and then maybe couple weeks later apply for Ritz card to get the 140k bonus. Is this ok, will I get denied when I apply for Ritz because “too many cc inquiries in 2 months”?
5. Also apply for Delta personal and business version on same day today, both might not be processed same day, so if I applied and got pending status for both, do you recommend to call recon line or just wait few days until it automatically processed?
Or
Apply personal version first, if got pending status call the recon, then after got approved, apply for business version, if got pending , call the recon.
Which version do you suggest to apply first to maximize the chance of getting approved, personal or business first?
Please confirm as soon as possible, I need your answer before I can apply using your affiliate links today.Thank you!
Hi, Amanda,
To make it easier, I am sending you an e-mail with my thoughts. Thanks!
ETA: Sorry, I must have had your e-mail down wrong because it bounced back. Could you e-mail me at charlie@runningwithmiles.com? Thanks!
Thanks Charles! Can you send or resend me your thought to this email since this is my primary email? Thanks!
Thanks Charlie! I just replied back to you!
Greece has one of the longest coastlines in the world – almost 16.000km. The mainland and island areas end in a myriad variety of coastlines, with countless beautiful small beaches, charming bays and coves. Half of the aforementioned length includes the thousands of Greek islands scattered through the Greek seas, while the rest extends along the mainland.