Uploads from Ben Lawson, with geodata

Vanderbilt Estate entrance

nobody@flickr.com (Ben Lawson) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:34:36 -0800

Ben Lawson posted a photo:

This stone bridge is on the road into the Vanderbilt Estate. Takes you right back to the Guilded Age!

Santa Speedo Run Pushups

nobody@flickr.com (Ben Lawson) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:18:10 -0800

Ben Lawson posted a video:

Gotta keep warm while running in a Speedo at subzero temperatures!

Paddle the Don!

nobody@flickr.com (Ben Lawson) — Sun, 03 May 2009 12:48:41 -0700

Ben Lawson posted a photo:

On the last leg of our 33K run we ran up the Don River Trail and saw the unusual sight of canoes and kayaks floating down the river. It was the annual Paddle the Don! event.

Sporting Life 10K Pre-race

nobody@flickr.com (Ben Lawson) — Sun, 03 May 2009 12:47:36 -0700

Ben Lawson posted a photo:

Looking back from near the start of the Sporting Life 10K. 12,000 runners racing down Yonge St!

Sporting Life 10K Pre-race

nobody@flickr.com (Ben Lawson) — Sun, 03 May 2009 12:47:11 -0700

Ben Lawson posted a photo:

Looking toward the starting line of the Sporting Life 10K, 12,000 runners racing down Yonge St!

Sporting Life 10K Second Wave

nobody@flickr.com (Ben Lawson) — Sun, 03 May 2009 12:47:59 -0700

Ben Lawson posted a photo:

One of the later waves starting the Sporting Life 10K. 12,000 runners racing down Yonge St!

Vanderbilt Estate

nobody@flickr.com (Ben Lawson) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:30:47 -0800

Ben Lawson posted a photo:

This is not the front ediface of the Vanderbilt estate in Duchess County, it's the back! But it makes a beautiful place to enjoy the view across the Hudson River...

2009 Santa Speedo Run

nobody@flickr.com (Ben Lawson) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:27:51 -0800

Ben Lawson posted a photo:

Runnin' down a dream (or street).

2009 Santa Speedo Run

nobody@flickr.com (Ben Lawson) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:27:18 -0800

Ben Lawson posted a photo:

Shoppers, watch your bags!

2009 Santa Speedo Run

nobody@flickr.com (Ben Lawson) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:26:55 -0800

Ben Lawson posted a photo:

Ready to go.

2009 Santa Speedo Run

nobody@flickr.com (Ben Lawson) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:29:51 -0800

Ben Lawson posted a photo:

Post run huddle...

2009 Santa Speedo Run

nobody@flickr.com (Ben Lawson) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:29:24 -0800

Ben Lawson posted a photo:

The victory arch.

2009 Santa Speedo Run

nobody@flickr.com (Ben Lawson) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:27:43 -0800

Ben Lawson posted a photo:

One lap done...

2009 Santa Speedo Run

nobody@flickr.com (Ben Lawson) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:28:41 -0800

Ben Lawson posted a photo:

Skin starting to look a little pink...

2009 Santa Speedo Run

nobody@flickr.com (Ben Lawson) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:29:00 -0800

Ben Lawson posted a photo:

We made it without any losses.

2009 Santa Speedo Run

nobody@flickr.com (Ben Lawson) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:28:20 -0800

Ben Lawson posted a photo:

Hi Mom!

George Monbiot

nobody@flickr.com (Ben Lawson) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:58:51 -0800

Ben Lawson posted a photo:

A little over a week ago George Monbiot, a respected commentator on environmental issues, was in Toronto to talk about the importance of acting on "anthropogenic" climate change. This quick snap is of George (on the right) being interviewed post-presentation.

I Predict a Riot

nobody@flickr.com (Ben Lawson) — Wed, 13 May 2009 19:05:28 -0700

Ben Lawson posted a photo:

After circling around the downtown core for 90 minutes trying to get OUT, I found myself just about back where I started, passing a squad of crowd-control cops waiting for the Tamil protestors to pass. (The photo title is a Kaiser Chiefs reference...)

Was it cold?

nobody@flickr.com (Ben Lawson) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 15:12:36 -0800

Ben Lawson posted a photo:

I saw this guy at the finish line of the 2009 "Chilly Half" half marathon in Burlington today. It was -9C at the start, and obviously didn't warm up much! Yes, that's an icicle dripping from his hat.

Chilly Half starting line

nobody@flickr.com (Ben Lawson) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 15:12:05 -0800

Ben Lawson posted a photo:

3000 runners turned up for the 2009 "Chilly Half" half marathon in Burlington today. It was -9C at the start, with a bit of a head wind...