On Sundays we usually go on a longer run. Lately we've been aiming for about seven miles, so we were able to check eight places off our list today. It seemed like the shortest long run we've had, since we always had a goal. I think this silly plan of ours is working: the run today seemed mentally easier.
Before I get too far, though, I have to mention the weird thing with this run. We realized that the map actually doesn't list the buildings in correct alphabetical order. Notice that the Barnum Center is listed before Barnes.
We realized this about halfway through our run, and then we thought must have been wrong. But, yes, we were so tired we forgot how alphabetical order works. (I just noticed we're going to have a similar problem in a few days: Bing Concert Hall should really come before Bing Nursery School.)
So, at about mile 4 today, we decided that we would follow "map-abetical order". That is, the map is the final word. If it is wrong on the map, perhaps the almighty map-maker knows something we don't, so we're following that order no matter what.
OK, on to today's run: We first went to the Arrillaga Alumni Center, a huge building that didn't exist when we were students, but no doubt has helped Stanford's endowment. I guess I'm amazed that it is the only building named "Arrillaga" to make the list.
Next was a short stretch to the Art Gallery, which is right next to the History Corner in the Quad. It was closed for construction, but we made a mental note to go back when it was open some time. I can't remember the last time I was there.
Then we headed up on the longest stretch of our journey to the Artist's Studio, which is up the hill by the golf course across Junipero Serra. I'm noticing that the quality control on this map is quite poor: shouldn't it be "Artists' Studio"? I'm assuming this building is shared by more than one artist. Or, is there one official Stanford artist? If so, we have to meet this person who important enough to deserve an entire building. Anyways, it was behind barbed wire, so we couldn't get very close, although, as always, the view by the golf course in the foothills was awesome.
Next was the Automotive Innovation Facility, which was surrounded by construction. It had some cool garages with big glass windows. I found a cool picture from the inside, although it had a lot more cars inside when we saw it.
Before I get too far, though, I have to mention the weird thing with this run. We realized that the map actually doesn't list the buildings in correct alphabetical order. Notice that the Barnum Center is listed before Barnes.
So, at about mile 4 today, we decided that we would follow "map-abetical order". That is, the map is the final word. If it is wrong on the map, perhaps the almighty map-maker knows something we don't, so we're following that order no matter what.
OK, on to today's run: We first went to the Arrillaga Alumni Center, a huge building that didn't exist when we were students, but no doubt has helped Stanford's endowment. I guess I'm amazed that it is the only building named "Arrillaga" to make the list.
Next was a short stretch to the Art Gallery, which is right next to the History Corner in the Quad. It was closed for construction, but we made a mental note to go back when it was open some time. I can't remember the last time I was there.
Then we headed up on the longest stretch of our journey to the Artist's Studio, which is up the hill by the golf course across Junipero Serra. I'm noticing that the quality control on this map is quite poor: shouldn't it be "Artists' Studio"? I'm assuming this building is shared by more than one artist. Or, is there one official Stanford artist? If so, we have to meet this person who important enough to deserve an entire building. Anyways, it was behind barbed wire, so we couldn't get very close, although, as always, the view by the golf course in the foothills was awesome.
Next was the Automotive Innovation Facility, which was surrounded by construction. It had some cool garages with big glass windows. I found a cool picture from the inside, although it had a lot more cars inside when we saw it.
We were so excited for the next stop: Bambi. Despite the cool name, it is just a portable next to Roble Field. It looks like it has been there for a while. I wonder why it is called Bambi?
Following "map-abetical order", our next stop was the Barnum Center, right next to the clock tower. Since it is affiliated with the School of Education, Ira knew exactly where it was, and he said he goes there about once a week. I still thought the building was the Career Center, which it was when I was a student.
Sadly, our next place was a building called Barnes, which was in the exact opposite direction. It is basically next to the Automative Innovation Center, so we had to pretty much turn around and head back in the opposite direction. We have absolutely no idea what this building was. There really wasn't a sign, and it looked like the kind of abandoned place Jack Bauer would find bad guys. It would be a great place for paintball. Or hiding from society. One of the signs said "Sensitive Material Inside." If Stanford is building a death ray, this is where it is happening.
Our last stop was the beautiful Bechtel International Center. It's right by Tresidder, on the way home. We were really tired by now, so we didn't stop and linger.
Topics of conversation on today's run included the international student party last night that was too loud and kept Ira up until 3:30, the saga of KMo replacing the thermocouple in his hot water heater, the "30 for 30" documentary on Bo Jackson, and Ira's big plan involving teachers.
Total: 7.0 miles (17.0 total)
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