The man in front of me at the main desk of the Holiday Inn in Johnstown, Pennsylvania was ready to go "running".  He had his on track suit, running shoes and head set at the ready.  He was asking the front desk clerk if the hotel had a jogging trail map.  It did and he was given a copy.  He then asked the clerk where it was safe to run.  She said everywhere but down along the river was popular.  He repeated the question, "But where is it safe to run?"  The clerk was perplexed and did not respond.  The runner was showing signs of aggravation.  I offered "Do you mean safe to run as in personal safety?" "Yes, I do!"   I responded that the young lady is right; it is safe to run anywhere here in Johnstown!Johnstown is not the big city and during my three months residing in this city, I found it to be a friendly and easy-going place to be.  At the time, I contemplated taking a job in...(Read Full Post)