Stronger Hammer

For two years I've been driving past this statue in New Rochelle assuming it's of Thomas Paine. It's on the corner near the historic Thomas Paine cottage. I finally saw it up close and found out it is actually Jacob Leisler (ca. 1640 – May 16, 1691) a German born American colonist. He helped create the Huguenot settlement of New Rochelle in 1688 and later served as the acting Lieutenant Governor of New York. It didn't end well for him, being executed for treason by King William and Queen Mary, but I guess you could say he had a good run. You learn all kinds if things out in a long run. #newrochelle #huguenot #jacobleisler http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Leisler (at Thomas Paine Cottage Museum)

Finishing off a training run for the Paine to Pain Westchester Trail Half Marathon, which ends at New Rochelle High School near Huguenot Lake. #goosepoop #painetopain #trailrun (at New Rochelle High School)

Running along Reservoir Three in Westchester on the Colonial Greenway Trail. Training for the Paine to Pain Westchester Trail Half Marathon. #painetopain #trailrun (at Colonial Greenway Trail)

Nicholas "trail" running at the Garden Center. #runfree #runlikeakid #bliss #flowerpower (at Cherry Lawn Nursery)

Ripping up the #muddytrails this morning in my @thenorthface #ultratrail shoes. Love these shoes! #neverstopexploring #trailrun #runningselfie #rainyrun (at Saxon Woods Trails)

#footbridge on a #rainy #trailrun. #rain #running #trail #nature (at Saxon Woods Trails)

Rainy Day Trail Run around Sheldrake Lake. #rain #lake #trailrun (at Sheldrake Environmental Center)

Sunrise #trailrun at Sheldrake Lake. #nature (at Sheldrake Environmental Center)

View from an early morning trail run near the reservoir. #trailrun (at Larchmont Reservoir)

Good Day Sunshine. 6am Morning Run today. #trailrun #zenmorning (at Ward Acres Dog Park)

Inspiration. Jenn Shelton rocks.

Finished the Trail2Trail Series Huntington SP Half Marathon today. Beautiful and challenging 13.1 mile trail run. Great day for a race. Cool finisher medal.

Good Morning! Sunday morning pre-run Moment of Zen.