On New Year's eve we had some beautiful (but cold for here), weather. It only made sense to make the most of it, so I took my dog (I dog-share with my inlaws. It's complicated.), to a logging road I only recently discovered was any good for running.
This road is only minutes from my house. I have driven past the access road hundreds of times but never went up it until a few days ago, when I figured out it is actually pretty runnable!
You only have to hike or drive up 1600 ft in 2 miles before you start running ☺
The rolling nature of the gravel logging road made this a really fun workout.
I got some climbs, but nothing too serious. And the views were great!
Sorry! It's kind of blurry in macro mode, but I wanted to share what was up there. My hubby has come up here to hunt before and he was surprised the road gates were open.
This is a BLM public access road. A timber company is hard at work on week days, so I suspect they are keeping the gates unlocked for all the log trucks to come up and down.. Which means it's not a good choice for a midweek run.
We beat the sunset back to the car and I found I had left my lights on! Good thing I wasn't out too long.
Runner safety reminder: Always tell someone where you are going and when you expect to be back.
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Did you run on New Year's eve?
What are your running goals for this year?
I have one general goal: to stay uninjured. And if I don't make that goal, I'd better have a PR in something to excuse it!
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Congratulations to the winners from the Orange Mud contest!
Happy New Year!!
Beautiful trails!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gracie! Happy new year!
DeleteWhat a great discovery! But I'm glad you had your dog with you. Dog sharing actually sounds like a brilliant idea. I did run on NYE. It was a whole 3 degrees. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThat's downright frosty! 0_0
Deletedog-sharing is great- :D
Gorgeous place to run! Dog sharing does sound like a great idea? I did run on NYE. It was chilly enough for a jacket in Arizona but at least I got to wear shorts. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteShorts and a jacket! That's my 45f running attire- or substitute long sleeves over another top for the jacket. Looks like you guys had fun! Happy New Year!
DeleteBeautiful trail!
ReplyDeleteI don't really have running goals, besides try to come back from long-term injury without reinjuring, and try to gain even a fraction of my confidence back. 2014 is the year to forget.
Yay for a fresh calendar! You have a clean slate ♥ !!
DeleteWow, what an amazing run! I haven't been out on a trail since the beginning of December before I moved; I have plans to meet some people for a trail run Sunday morning, and I'm craving being in the woods so badly that I literally dreamt about it last night!
ReplyDeleteI don't think there are many things that are as much fun as a group trail run, Brenda! I hope you have a fantastic time!
DeleteDon't forget to turn off the car lights and take the key out! :D
I love the shadow photo! Just sent you a message about where you live in relation to Pleasant Hill. Maybe we can hook for a run sometime..
ReplyDeleteP hill is definitely in my M-TH daytime radar. I sent you an email! Couldn't find the message- but that's probably my fault and not yours. Hope we can meet up!
Delete"Only" 1600' in two miles. Easy peasy! Lol. Looks gorgeous up there, though. The climbs are always worth it. Happy New Year, my friend! Cheers to running uninjured in 2015!
ReplyDeleteYeah! It would be a very good uphill hike. I see you have gotten familiar with that kind of thing :D Going back down would be exciting, to say the least!
DeleteWishing you all the best for a happy HEALTHY 2015, Pahla.
I think I need to come visit you and run those trails. Gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteYes!! You would have a great adventure here, Laura. Happy new year to you and your beautiful family :)
DeleteBeautiful pics and love how uncrowded the trails look there! Glad you found a new spot, that's always fun..Keep at it!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely uncrowded here! No cars. No runners. Nobody!
DeleteThanks Dawn! Nice to see you testing the legs out too.
Hi Sweet Girl...
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pictures, as always. I hope you stay injury-free, too - you so deserve a year where that nagging foot doesn't take you down anymore.
I ran 4.1 miles on NYE (when I should have been in bed :)) just so I could get in 2014 miles for the year!! :)
Happy New Year! We have to email and catch up on life soon. Hope 2015 is super good to you and your family! xo
I got your foot, but it's someone else's turn. Looking forward to catching up soon,Jill!
DeleteWhat a gorgeous trail/road! Great find.
ReplyDelete:) thanks!
DeleteI love finding new routes. Unfortunately, I'm totally tapped out here. LOL. Happy New Year, Raina!
ReplyDeleteI can imagine you are! Lol
DeleteA beautiful workout in a beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteWe have the same 2015 goal: no injures!
And of course I have run on the new year's eve. It was a workout through the city to enjoy the atmosphere.
I bet that was a beautiful run, Stefano!
DeleteSO jealous of your trails.
ReplyDeleteMy in-laws suggested dog sharing recently... we live in a small apartment so they would 'house' it. Don't think I'm brave enough to try it haha :)
Dog sharing: It's actually a really sweet deal for me! It's expanded my running options considerably and she's so sweet.
DeleteWhat awesome trail and even better views! I bet your dog loved roaming and sniffing along. I like the picture you posted of the dog with its nose to the ground.
ReplyDeleteI did run on New Year's Eve and on the first day of the New Year. It just dawned on me this is the first I've ever done a New Year's Eve/New Year combo run. Hope your New Year is off to a great start.
Great job on the back to back runs, Luisa! Well done!
DeletePepper doesn't dilly dally much, but I think she found something (gross) interesting on the ground!
:P
I was very lucky.
ReplyDeleteGood for you running on the treddy. I've been using mine too!
Happy New Year! Finally getting around to check in to see how all my blogging friends are doing! I looked at a few of your past posts, Happy Birthday and Congrats on your kitties! Great pics, it looks like an awesome run! Hope you have an injury free 2015! Carri~A Running bee
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures! There is nothing better than experiencing a new trail or route for the first time.
ReplyDeleteNice run - looks a beautiful but tough trail. Lovely day for it!
ReplyDeleteYes, I ran New Year's Eve. Aiming to run more days this year (missed 71 days last year). Goal in 2015 is to break 22 for 5k - a time that used to be a very easy jog, but now, so difficult!