Bittersweet Hike

Tuesday I met the Fremont Freewheelers for a "Show and Go" ride.  We did 25 miles through Fremont and Union City with one big hill off of Mission Boulevard.  Since I've been riding so much with the bony-ass boys and other faster riders, I was actually able to stay in the front of the pack for the majority of the ride this time.  That was a nice change, I tell ya.  Chasing riders all the time can get a little tiring.  I just wish they wouldn't feel the need to re-group as often as they do.  I was in the front with two other riders and we kept stopping to wait for the other NINE people to catch up.  C'mon already, they'll be fine. 

My friend Jana that lives across the street moved to Seattle this morning.  She is the one that has the two black dogs that run across the street and LEAP into the back of my car when we go out together.  I will miss her a lot.  Wednesday we went to Joaquin Miller Park in Oakland for our last hike together.  I showed her this park early last year and it quickly turned into her favorite park around.  We spent three hours on the many different trails that park has to offer.  It was a cold and foggy morning.  Makes for some beautiful pictures.

The dogs had a great time together

My two dogs are looking back.  Well behaved Spike and Izzie are facing straight ahead as they have been instructed.  Goodbye doggies, we will miss you!  :(

Keith and I are driving up to Lake Tahoe tomorrow morning where we will spend the day and night doing whatever we want!  Why?  Because Sunday I will be riding my bike around Lake Tahoe (70.2 miles) with a few guys from work.  I'm a bit nervous but also very excited.  It's supposed to be 37 (feels like 27) degrees in the morning and 68 (feels like 77) by the afternoon.  I know it will be a beautiful ride.  I'm always in awe of the beauty up there anyway so seeing it as I pedal my way around for 6-8 hours should be nothing but wonderful.  I'll let you know how I do.  Have any of you ever done this ride? 

"MED2010" Accountability:

06/08 - 25 mile bike, 1 mile run (immediately off bike), 2 mile walk

06/09 - 7 mile hike

06/10 - 3 mile run, "24LIFT" class

06/11 - 4 mile trail run

Until later.............