I should know better.
I KNOW that I like to take pictures. I'm a freak about it, actually! I love the online journal/memory-keeper that is my blog, and next time I do something fun, I WILL take my camera!! These pics are from the event photographers website, and I'm so glad that Envirosports does this!! But bummer on no random fun candid shots.... NEXT TIME!!!!
OK, now that that's done... :)
I'm just so disappointed because it was such a unique and fun place to run! Gorgeous! I wanted to capture every moment! I've seen Angel Island a zillion times - every time I cross the GG bridge.... but have never been there, and it's so much different that I imagined! There's a state park there, and visitor center, you can rent bikes or segways and explore all the scenic trails..... AND our event registration covered the chartered 20 minute ferry ride there from Tiburon! So cool! Definitely have to go back.
Loved the company, Jen and Tammy! You guys are awesome and I'm so glad I went with you!!!! Good road trip chats!!!
I have to say, this last run really kicked me over the edge into "I'm sorta addicted to running" land. The hype of an event or race is definitely more fun than dragging yourself out for a jog after working all night, but the end result is the same. You feel good and it wasn't THAT bad.... :)
So we had the option of running the 12K or 25K course (12/25 for Christmas, get it?? I didn't until the day of the race, duh.) Anyway, I ran the 12K course (which is 7.4 miles for those of you that are like me, incapable of thinking in metric terms.) My time was 1:40, which clocks in at a 15 minute mile. Not super great, but I have to remind myself that this was a TRAIL run, very similar to the Napa Valley run that I whined about last month. Lots of mud and rocks and tree roots and HILLS and downed logs and did I mention the MUD?!?! Way cool. Flat runs are certainly better for my ego, timing wise, but really??? I'm just having a great time!!!
So much fun in fact that I'm scoping out my options and strategically planning for my first half marathon next year. Gotta pick one, or two or three! I've managed to drag David into running the Resolution 5K Run with me on New Years Day here in Santa Rosa now that he's home from college! A nice quick flat 5K - GOOD!!!! Really looking forward to that, mostly for the company. :)
On other notes, all is well here. It is good to have David home! His flight was over 2 hours delayed getting in this past Monday due to storms, but he finally made it. We're still waiting on final plans for where he'll be in the spring, and trusting in God's timing and provision. I think he did nothing but sleep for the past 2 days.... Remember how college and finals just WIPES you out??!! I remember now...
A nasty flu bug, the first for our house, and hopefully the last, hit us over the weekend. UGH!!! NOT fun. Rea missed school Thurs and Fri and I thot she was better, but ended up having to keep her home again today. Even Daryle was down and out and he's NEVER sick.... Ma-lak was sick too on Sunday, and they all just ended pasing it around. Still not convinced "it" wasn't a touch of food poisoning though either. I detest McDonald's, let's just put it that way, and they are indefinitely banned from our household!!!! Probably a combination of both and the latter didn't help.
The kids' last day of school is this Friday - that came fast!! Really looking forward to having them home and things slowing down a bit, as always. The girls are LOVING helping with lots of baking and cooking, such special times together. The boys are now experiencing the joy of Play Station 2, thanks to their big brother! How do those little guys pick that stuff up so fast, but they hate to sit down at the table and figure out their math?? The age-old question...
Blessings to all of you, wherever you are, close or near to us this year. Our hearts are with those of you who are grieving the recent tragedy and losses in the Ohio area, our prayers will continue to go forth. Travel slowly and safely and ENJOY every little moment you can wrestle into holding still!! (Good luck with that - my how time is flying!)
Hope to get some pictures and cards out before too long - we'll see!
Love to you all!
Sheila and Gang
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