Flashes of Panic

Like most, the parts of my current running scope which have sidewalks* tend to have ordinary concrete slabs. This makes me a bit more aware of the different ones. Today I noticed a few sections in North Troy and Lansingburgh with what appear to be slate sidewalks. (I haven’t done a full minerology work-up so I’m guessing.)

But the absolute best, in my mind, is a very small section of an obscure little street in Watervliet which has four or five sections of what appear to be marble sidewalks.

* In discussion today with another runner and resident of my town, he told me that the official town attitude towards sidewalks is, “You live here in the country. If you want sidewalks, you should live in the city.” I guess that explains our atrocious walkability scores.

ETA, 19 January: The Times Union on sidewalks in our area. Siena’s recommendations would all be great for running.