Race to Robie Creek

 The girls that I work with are runners and run during their 1 hour lunch break. They invited me to join in. I never saw myself as a runner and when I would try running at the gym, I hated it! But I've grown to really enjoy the work out and the endurance that it does build. It also helps with getting to know the women I work with on a more personal level outside the office. When it came time to think about signing up for a race, I decided that I would try to enter in along with one of the girls I work with. At the last minute, Chuck decided he would give it a shot as well. So Chuck and I made it in within the 15 minutes it took to meet the maximum to enter into the race.  So here we, along with 2400 others,getting set to run in 80+ degree weather, in hopes for a low number and reasonable finish time. 

Gettin' ready for a run!

 There were several water stations along the way to help keep the runners hydrated. So you just run     through, grap a cup of water and some fruit and keep on running on without stopping.

Eating a rice dish and fruit that they served after the race and kept
ourselves cooled off in the river.

Chuck and I both finished in 2 hours and 34 minutes and out of 2460 runners, we finished in 1252nd and 1253rd place. It was an awesome experience and can't wait for next year!

Robiecreek.com

Hikin' and Flyin'

Monday after I got off of work, Chuck and I drove towards Lucky Peak and hiked a very large hill called Gnar. So far this is a non-restricted piece of land free to speed flyers and or hikers lookin' for a good work out. It takes about 30-45 minutes to hike but it's soooooo worth it once reaching the very top of this thing! Chuck flew off and landed at the very bottom and met me half way up again as I made my way down. Those are the times I wish I knew how to fly. But still a scaredy cat so I'm cool with keeping my feet on the ground. Ahhh, but it looks like soooooooo much fun!

The side/back view of Bogus Basin behind us. (The mountain with snow)

Birthday Boy

Each year, I find more and more of how grateful I am for the life of Chuck. He's done soooo much for me and others. He's the most caring person I know. He sets a healthy example of who I also want to be more like; honest, discerning, humble, gentle, and most importantly, the pursuit of a heart after God.  I learn what it is to love and to put others before myself through his example. I understand through the love Chuck shows me, God's love for me. Happy Birthday to a special person!