On South 1st street, not far from Town Lake, quite obscure and nearly escaping identification, lies G & S Lounge. A very homey place run by a hispanic guy named Jimmy who lets his two dogs roam all night, the dive bar is a far cry from the usual scene at 6th. It's fully equipped with the grandest array of antiquated arcade machines, pool tables, and backdoor patio tables for smoke and easy discourse. And the amenities don't stop there. Free popcorn and freezer-chilled mugs compliment the widest selection of imports and domestics one could hope for. The place has found a warm spot in my heart.

After an extended hiatus from running due to none other than the aforementioned biking incident, I have resumed. And it is great; I do love to run. Especially in the rain.