I grew up in Poulsbo & moved to Seattle in 1998. I still have quite a bit of family over there but no strong nostalgic connection to the area. It seems like I make it over a few times a year for a day or a weekend but thats about it. Last Sunday I headed over to spend some time with my Grandparents. The day also included an 1:30 run.
I ended up going on a run through memory lane around town. The route covered all but one of my childhood homes, my Elementary School, JR High & High Schools as well as my Dad’s current house. According to my recreation of the run online the distance was just under 11 miles & included a handful of hills.
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Not a lot has really changed in the 10 years since I moved. Restaurants have turned into real estate offices, Fish markets to Pharmacies, hills weren’t as steep as when I was a kid & distances between points was shorter than I remembered. I didn’t come away with a newfound love for the area but…I will be back there this summer for some of my long rides, the roads are great for cycling. Minimal Sunday traffic, wide shoulders & new scenery.
