"I don't run. And if you ever see me run, you should start running too. Because something is…read moreprobably chasing me." I am not sure who said that but it's true, I'm no runner. I actually only "trained" one day for this event about 4 months before it occurred, so I am using the word trained very loosely. No I am not a runner, but I am a take the bull by the horns type of chick and gets the job done. I will admit, walking to the starting line in Oakland I was having some mixed feelings. Please see posted pics for visual confirmation. It wasn't my finest hour. I was tired, cold, regretful, hungry, and nervous you know all the bad stuff. I was running the 5K. First time I ever ran in a race. Again I am having buyer's remorse, but I keep going with the encouragement of my husband who knows my whining well, we make it to the starting line. He was running in the 10K so he was able to wait with me until it started since the 10K started over an hour after the 5K. So the crowd is raring to go and I am rocking back and forth hugging myself for warmth as the first line of the Star Spangle Banner is belted out. Within moments we are prompted to go. The hordes of people start briskly walking to the starting line that will activate your tracker and off into a full on sprint. It's funny, because once I got going I was RUNNING. The people in the race are great motivators as is the crowd on the streets handing out water or just cheering the masses on. When I got tired I slowed down to a walk a couple of times but quickly would pick myself up and get back in there. I saw so many little kids running the 5K. That really encouraged me cause who wants a 7 year old to beat them?! Not me. I have to admit it was pretty cool running over the Boulevard of the Allies. Getting to the finish line I rejoiced "Rocky style" crossing the finish line in triumph. Did I do great? Hellz no. But I wasn't the worst and I am excited to do another one. But after being sore for almost 3 days I think I will train next time around.

This was the fourth time that I ran the Great Race in Pittsburgh and probably the best experience…read morethat I've had yet. It didn't start out so smoothly though! My wife and I had to drag each other out of bed and get downtown early so we could park and then jump onto the buses to get to the beginning of the race. My wife was running the 5K for the first time. Her race started first and then my 10K started right after she would be done. She was nervous because this was her first time so I wanted to make sure that she wasn't rushing to get to the starting line. That didn't workout. We were too late to get to the buses so I just drove to the starting line and luckily I found some street parking. This was nice because I was able to walk her to the start line and make sure she was good. She was cold, kind of cranky, but she was ready and looked great! We took a few pictures and then she was off! I was so proud of her and she did a really good job. On to my 10K! I was ready! I had my Ipod with my running music. My Nike sweatband was keeping my bald head warm. I had my brand new running outfit on from Gabes! I looked like a runner! I was able to take the bus since I was early for my race. The bus ride to the 10K start line was so long. Once you get off of the bus there was a long wait to get to the starting line. So it was kind of rushed and I wasn't able to get my mind totally focused. Well the starting gun went off and after a few minutes I had to get mentally ready and off I went! The 10K starts off with some tough hills. Just from recent experience I knew I just had to take my time with the hills because after the hills there is some down hill running. I did exactly that and I felt really good. My legs felt great and I was keeping up with the 8.30 Pace runners. Usually I run this race alone so there was nobody waiting for me at the end. Since my wife ran this year and her race was earlier I knew she would be somewhere around the finish so that was extra motivation for me to keep going. I had a really good run. I averaged about 8.30 per mile and that's where I wanted to be. Next time I'll set my goals to 7.45 probably. It's such a great feeling when you cross that finish line. It's such an accomplishment no matter what type of race you run. Like I said before I ran this race alone the previous 3 times but this time was so special to do it with my wife. I'm going to work here hard this year so she will try the 10K next year with me! Maybe

Annual 5K race in North Park benefitting the Persad Center of Pittsburgh. Founded in 1972, the…read morePersad Center is the nation's second oldest licensed counseling center specifically created to serve the LGBT and HIV positive communities. 2013 was the second time this race has been held. Starting at the Boathouse and utilizing the same out and back course that most 5K races use in North Park. Nice, mostly flat course with one water stand midway. Great way to raise money for a great cause. Nice long sleeve technical shirt was provided with registration.

Pros: Trails were marked well with beginning to end markings, staff friendly, and clean camping…read morearea. Cons: We did not find the shower houses in the camping area and the port-a-potties were gross. Full hookup is not including sewer and we had to go to a facility along the road to dump 7 miles away.

My son and I booked a 4.5hr Mine Tour and all I can say is that it did not disappoint…read more Starting from the time we arrive at 9am, the lady at the counter got us checked in and handed us slips to fill out for lunch in which we pick what we want from a list. The lunch was provided by their onsite food truck guys in the parking lot, "Your Momma's Kitchen" which had very good food. Burgers/Fries/Chicken sandwiches were the norm. Moving on to outside, Scott got us fitted for helmets and goggles and had us pick our machine, we chose the 2-seater model and got settled. There were 5 rentals in our tour that day, (2) 2-seaters and (3) 4-seaters, plus Scott in the lead. After getting everyone outfitted, Scott got us all together and gave a quick rundown of what we were going to do, what to expect, as well as a quick safety brief. He asked everyone on the tour what their experience level was and talked with us all about the machines. The tour was off and going up, down, and through the hills was completely awesome. It had rained the night before so the trails were just right for slipping, sliding, and having great fun. Luckily, we wore rain gear for the trip, and I will tell you this: I will take mud on the clothes over eating dust all day. The rain was a welcome addition to the trails for us. Over the course of the trip, Scott would stop the tour, provide water or bathroom breaks, and give us history about the place. It was just a few minutes each time, but it was a welcome break. The Mine Tour came after lunch. We all lined up and drove through after Scott. It is surprisingly cool in there, 55 degrees no matter the temp outside he said. We stopped halfway through the tour inside the mine, gathered all the units together and we shut off all the lights.... complete and utter darkness all around. He kept talking through it, giving us some history on the mine and how far in we were. Luckily the lights went on before anyone really freaked out and we got on our way. Getting back to base, we posed for pics and thanked everyone. You leave your dirty helmets on a bench and walk away from your mud-covered machine; they clean it all for you. We washed our boots and took off our rain gear, we were good to go for the car ride back. All in all, we would totally do this again. We were in from California and this was a great way to spend half a day in the hills; tearing ass through the mud, gassing it up the hills and ripping through water puddles. The trails are pretty well maintained; some have ruts but most do not. Heck, what do you expect with 100 people a day riding and tearing it up? Good water spots to go through, some good long straightaways to get up some speed, and hairpin turns to slow you down. We didn't hit any jumps that day; that's probably a different insurance form to fill out. LOL Things to bring: - Riding attire/gloves or a change of clothes. You will get muddy. - Phone for pics and music. The side by sides have Bluetooth, so if you want to listen to music as you tear through the hills, it's available. The music is nice for a bit, but hearing that engine rev up as you run up a hill is music to my ears. - A rag or cloth to clean your goggles; they get pretty muddy - GoPro with mount if you want to record your adventure. All in all, it's a must for me if I ever return to Pennsylvania. They were professional, in good communication before and after the tour, and to me, well worth the money. Scott (our guide) really made the trip what it was for us. His attitude was awesome, and he obviously loves his job. Thank you Scott for a great day!

This my very 1st experience playing disc golf. I don't have others to compare to. This course was…read morewell maintained, good signage & a good mix of technically challenging & open field holes. It was very nice to have benches at many of the holes. Look forward to playing again.

First time to this park and first time trying disc golf. The course definitely was a challenge to…read morewalk, especially when you can't throw a frisbee worth a damn! The workout was welcomed; the course was laid out over a large area, with very little overlapping of holes. Each hole has 3 throwing options, typically with concrete pads at each. Only drawback was that the course does not drain well. There was considerable mud and no way around it. Overall, a great park and will go again!

So lucky to have this trail in our area! Lots of trail heads for parking. Crushed gravel for…read morerunning or biking. The new connector in Moon is a nice break from the monotony and a nice opportunity to do light hiking. Off leash for dogs is permitted.

My daughter and I enjoyed a lovely Saturday morning walk/hike here! I had never been to Montour…read moreTraul but I'll definitely be back. Everything was very well marked and maintained. Lots of options of varying levels and water, ecosystem or built objects of interest. A new favorite!

Updates are amazing. The turf is new and the greens are large, undulating, and accented with rough…read moreand bunkers of turf. I have played many miniature golf courses across the United States and parts of Canada, I can sincerely state that this is in the top five (if not the best!). We are starting to make this a regular activity. I encourage everyone who enjoys miniature golf to stop by! We always cap our round with a visit to a nearby restaurant [today it was the Grumpy Beaver in Bridgewater] and a walk-about in Sewickley.

Frontier Falls is the best we needed to go mini golfing in the tiny. Mine was very very good it has…read morea lot of waterfalls there which makes its name. There are some fish. It wasn't just a mini game of golf. We get to feed fish and we did golf. it was so amazing here five stars the best experience ever definitely the best mini golf place we've ever gone.

Last minute weekend plans went great! The people here are super nice and helpful. Very thorough in…read moreexplaining markers along the route. Decent price for a lovely day on a pretty stretch of river!!

Such a great day! We did the 2 miles tubing trip, and I can't wait to come back. We will probably…read moretake a longer trip next time.

Its a nice bike trail but its worth noting its an uphill slope if youre going from Freeport to…read moreButler. Its barely noticable but coming back down is a much easier ride.

Beautiful green lush landscape surrounds trails through this area. Be careful in case you…read moreencounter ticks.