On Saturday morning, I woke up early and joined Jenny in a birthday run. We ran around her place, near downtown Denver. It was a Ghetto style run, but also featured a long stretch adjacent to the Platte River. (What a treat that was!). We ran for about 45 minutes, a great way to start the day. Read the rest of this entry »
On Sunday, we braved the weather and drove up to Nederland to go “Backcountry” skiing. Read the rest of this entry »
It is 30 dF and overcast. No trace of wind. Slightly snowing. Perfect for an afternoon run! Dennis & Emma turned down my invitation, so I’m going by myself…The grey sky is gloomy, but the glow from the snow will cast a magical spell on me.
Early in my run, I had a feeling of light heartedness and quickly a smile flashed across my face. I guess it was frozen there, because in about 10 minutes I could no longer feel anything from my chin to my eyebrows. The numbness did not matter, I was out on a mission.
I ran over to the park, and passed one solitary jogger. Some dude wearing about 10 layers of clothing, I thought, “He must be drowning in sweat!”. I was already hot, as my new fleece lined running tights provided a cozy layer of warmth.
I started vegging out, just lost in that trance like state. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw motion. Hmmmm, not good! Then, “Watch Out Lady!”. A sledder careened out of control down the slope, and narrowly missed me midstride. A few paces slower and I would have been turned into a flat pancake. Whew!
After the close call, I decided to head home. I think the run was around 9 miles, but it felt like much more. It must have been the adrenaline!
Time for the annual Cross Country Ski and Waffle day, organized by Dan M. I was totally psyched to participate in this tradition. It’s a very simple day; wake up early, head up to the mountains, enjoy waffles & breakfast with some colleagues, then ski! What could be more fun!!! Read the rest of this entry »
On Thursday afternoon, before our flight back to Denver, we did a tour of Mt. Vernon. The tour was not free, but it was well worth the cost of admission. In addition to the tour, there is a musuem onsite.
George Washington’s home is totally worth seeing! His home is full of rich color, bright greens & blues with beautiful woodwork. Practically every room in the house has a fireplace, and the porch faces the Potomac River. It’s a lovely plot of land, and there are wonderful interpretive signage strewn around the property.
