November 17, 2018 / Oregon
This is probably the most difficult trail we have ever done. It doesn't really translate in these pictures, but after a certain point it was a pretty steep and rocky trip down with constant switchbacks. It was really beautiful, but after while all I could think about was how hard it was going to be on the way back up. And it was. I felt muscle strain, winded, and just so out of shape, and I vowed to get myself back to daily exercise in the coming months.
My Dad and I have been going to the Y to exercise during the week and I have started running again. I never seem to stick with it long term, and I will probably never be a runner of races or overly concerned with my pace, but it does feel good to be back at it. I am beginning to look forward to warmer mornings when I can just open the front door and go, sunshine on my shoulders. Always ready for the next season.