Tag Archives: Cleveland

Afternoon at the market

11 Feb

I spent the afternoon at the West Side Market this past Saturday to celebrate my best friend’s birthday. Despite the crowds, it was such a relaxing day. We browsed all the amazing vendors, enjoyed delicious crepes (goat cheese on a crepe – yes please) and people watched from the upstairs gallery. And of course we bought cannolis to take home (although mine never made it home).

West Side Market | www.the-wild-child.com #cleveland

West Side Market meat vendor | www.the-wild-child.com #cleveland

West Side Market visit | www.the-wild-child.com #cleveland

West Side Market interior | www.the-wild-child.com #cleveland

West Side Market cannoli | www.the-wild-child.com #cleveland

Afterwards we decided to hop on over to East 4th Street for a stop at CLE Clothing Co. and some coffee at Erie Island. We even ventured into The Arcade for a little stroll.

The Arcade | www.the-wild-child.com #cleveland

I don’t make it to Cleveland nearly enough and should visit more often. It will just have to wait until spring arrives and the weather gets warmer for venturing out.

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Running my first 10k

20 May

I’ve always considered myself a runner, mostly because of my love for soccer. Running was, and is, a great way to stay in shape. Over the years, however, it’s become more than that. It’s how I unwind and give myself time to think.

I’m not a fast runner, and I don’t usually do more than 3 to 4 miles at a time, but I run. I love this quote from Fred Lebow, the New York City Marathon co-founder:

“In running, it doesn’t matter whether you come in first, in the middle of the pack, or last. You can say, ‘I have finished.’ There is a lot of satisfaction in that.”

This past weekend, I completed my first 10k at the Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon. It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a long time, and it was awesome. The running community is so supportive, whether you come in first or last, and Cleveland did a great job of organizing the event.

I can’t deny I’m a little sore today, but I feel proud in finishing the race.

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Are you a runner? What do you love about the sport?

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