One of my goals while living here in Buenos Aires is to train and complete a marathon. That’s a full out 26 mile marathon. Well, still a long way from there, but just completed the first step. Ran the “Run for Water” 6k race (http://liveearth.org/en/therunforwater), which is an event designed to bring attention the crisis in water access that many people face around the world (Check out what Global Brigades is doing to address water issues in Honduras: www.waterbrigades.org).
It was a great day for a race, and some seven thousand people came out. Mostly it was just a fun race, not too competitive, although it’s hard to remember that when mom’s pushing baby strollers finish ahead of you! I ran with Flavio, my running partner, who is a student at the Medical College here. It was really cool to see how many people came out, one of the things I’m really appreciating about Buenos Aires, is the importance people place on social/cultural activities. I plan on soaking it in as much as possible!
Wandering Joy 
Hey girl! I so wish I could have been running by your side!!! You know I totally would. Too bad I’m stuck with inhaling the “interesting smells” and car exhaust off of las Fuerzas Armadas, jaja. well, sounds like you’re getting out and enjoying the city which I LOVE to hear 🙂 And I’m so proud of you speaking up in class (jeje) …I bet they see you as the smart, mysterious one who speaks such words of wisdom…miss you!!
aww…I dont know, you probably wouldnt be at my side as much as up there ahead of me (with the moms pushing strollers! ha) but i dont know what youre talking about Fuerzas Armadas is such as nice place to run…..
i miss you too…can we write a logic model together, you know for old times sake?
oh wow. just when ben and i were beginning to think you forgot about us, we get a shout out in your blog post. i’m so proud of you way down there in the south, running for water and speaking in class.
stay awesome.
s