Picture Time!

On Sunday, hubs and I went for a hike. We hiked Deer Flat trail near Mt. Diablo. Already to go.

The purpose of this hike was to test out my hiking boots (I always get blisters on my heels, no matter what I do) to see if they would hold up for Yosemite next month. Several adjustments needed to be made along the way.

It was a perfect day. About 70 degrees with a slight wind and not too many people.

This is the first time I've even seen a banana slug. So gross!! I HATE ANY TYPE OF BUG!!!

We're at the top! You can see the city! So beautiful!

The last mile was pretty tough! We're so happy to be at the top.

Trail marker.

We stopped to have a snack.

I loved listening to the creek that was flowing. It was so beautiful (didn't I already say that?).

We're at the base. I just loved the rolling green hills. In California, the hills don't stay green for very long. So, when you see it, it's so nice.

We're finished. Taking a bathroom break before we head back home (about 1 1/2 hours away).

I wore my Garmin while we hiked. I wanted to see the elevation. This is a view of the round trip. The green line is the elevation (you can see the top of the hill in the middle).

It was a great hike and I can't wait for Yosemite. I've never been there and it's going to be filled with waterfalls (our favorite). We both love hiking, camping and waterfalls, so it will be a great escape for a few days!

Food Everywhere

I had a great 6 mile run tonight. It was a little difficult today, though. I really wanted to be home and relaxing and eating dinner. What made it even more difficult was that the Food Network channel was on all the tv's. Yummy food was everywhere. I don't think gyms should have the channel on because it made me extremely hungry. I'm going to shower, ice and compress. This weekend I'm going to run to the gym to do some weights (part of my new routine) and then run home. I'm estimating a total of about 4 1/2 miles round trip. I'll work my arm, legs and abs with the weights. It's just like last weekends uber workout, just with running to the gym. It should be exciting. There aren't many sidewalks on the way there and back. I'm glad I have my reflective gear.

Left overs are for dinner (super yum) and a new recipe tomorrow. I hope everyone is getting their plans together for the weekend (it's suppose to be nice here, come visit when ever you'd like!)!

What are your plans this weekend? I have my workout and we're going for a hike near Mt. Diablo on Saturday. Sunday is our standard relaxing day filled with movies and staying in our pj's until 4pm.