Today is the Steamtown Marathon. It is 26.2 miles of running. I have never run a marathon, but it is on my "bucket list." It is nice that Scranton has so many running events in this area.
It is really something to be ashamed of that, in this area, they refuse to keep the sidewalks clear of ILLEGALLY parked cars. There is no way to move around town on the sidewalks without having to walk around cars that are blocking the path. You can not walk, run, push a stroller or use a wheelchair. You can not walk to the mall, to school, to the Steamtown Train Museum or to a park. You can not train for this race or for any other run/walk event that takes place in Scranton with all of the vehicles illegally parked.
There are many people in the area that want to be fit and active, and the city of Scranton refuses to help. Obesity is at epidemic rates, and our city could not do less to ensure access to public areas. They are not compliant with Americans With Disabilities guidelines, and they are not compliant with the law.
Be active, be happy, do not go gently to that good night....
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