Running, Writing, and Traveling for Life-Episode 28

The Palio Horse Race in Siena, Italy is an 800 year-old grudge match.  Our tour covered Cinque Terre, Portofino, Florence, Lucca, Puccini's Birth Place, Etruscan Cities and Tombs, and Italian Marble Stone Quarries.  We walked and hiked every day which was an excellent cross-training program enabling me to stay conditioned while recovering from running injuries.  I also continued doing my daily positive affirmations to strengthen my mental attitude toward running and overcoming obstacles.