Gonna be an Elk!

Welp, this Sunday, April 1st, I will do something I've never done before! I will be running with a herd of elk! Naw, not really...but, I will be running the  "Running of the Elk" half marathon with Jesse. :) It's the First Annual Kaiser Permanente Running of the Elk Half-Marathon in Elk Grove Ca. So far there are 1000 1/2 marathoners registered...looks like its gonna be a stampede! This will be our 3rd 1/2 marathon this year. Looking forward to running a new route & enjoying the festivities. :))

Running with the Elk???

Well, the adventure continues! Jesse & I will be running the "Running of the Elk" half marathon April 1st in Elk Grove Ca. The course is suppose to be flat & fast...I hope so!!! :)

Cool medal too!

Montara Mountain was a Monster!

Hello again...well, I ran/hiked the Montara Mt. trail run. The  2900 ft elevation climb was definitely a challenge. The first mountain we climbed wasn't to bad...the top had a beautiful view of the pacific ocean. The air was breezy & cool...the run down the mountain was awesome!

At the top of the mountain. :)

 Mile 6 there was an aid station & then we were off to conquer the other 7 miles of mountain. I have to admit that these last 7 miles were tough...it seemed like every time we had a turn around we were going up & up. At times I felt discouraged, but, Jesse stood with me & made sure I kept going. :)

Jesse on the trail.

Me & a beautiful view.



It was a great experience...I loved running the trail & being surround by nature. My hydration pack worked wonders & kept me well hydrated. It was tough & but it was fun. I really appreciate how much endurance it takes to run a long trail run like this one. But...it's- not- over...I have my eyes set on another trail run in the fall!

Jesse with view of pacific ocean.



Hike running up the trail.