Thursday, July 17, 2008

Well we've been in Mammoth for over a week now. It's about 10:45 in Mammoth now, and I'm just chillin in the living room watching country music videos on TV. Today was my day to take off from running and bike instead. It felt good to bike today and give the legs a rest. However, biking up here is not always fun. There are hills absolutely everywhere! So today Josh and I were biking down this asphalt bike path which wasn't that bad, but then it turned into a dirt road. The road started to go straight down, which makes you feel like you're not getting much of a workout because your not biking, you're just coasting down a steep hill. Well after several minutes of biking down hill we never reached a road, so we just decided to turn around since we weren't sure where we were going. Well turning around meant biking straight up hill now, which was not fun. The trail was very sandy and it felt like we were biking on a beach. We finally made it to the top and then just biked alongside the road. On the way back to the condo we saw Deena Kastor, the women's olympic marathon trials champion and favorite to medal in Beiijing, running down the road. It is really exciting and inspiring to be out training on the roads and to see all of these professional athletes out running as well. Alright well I'm off to chill for a little bit, then might go out into town and get some pictures or sometihng, who knows. This afternoon I will be doing a pool run, and then tonight I think we have a talent show. I better hurry and think of a talent, because as of now, I've got nothing. There is an area up the road called Mammoth Village, with a bunch of shops, restaurants, and condos. It is a really nice area, and I noticed yesterday that each night they have some sort of activity going on. Tonight they're showing a "movie under the stars", tomorrow night there is a concert going on. So maybe some of us will go up there and check it out. Well I'm out for now, talk to you guys later!

3 comments:

Paul and Cheryl said...

It was good to hear from you about your biking experience. I also did pretty good today-walked for 3 miles, ran on the treadmill for 20 min. did the elipitical for 22 min. and worked out with weights. I'm trying to stay in shape while you're gone. The inside of your car looks and SMELLS great!!. I spent an hour and a half shampooing your carpet and seats. I also did the back. Well, enjoy your day and check out the movie under the stars. It might be pretty good.

Love you guys,

Mom and Dad

David P said...

What up dog???? What's up with not running today? Is that allowed? Seriously, glad you're having such a great time. I bet David would have loved to bike that with you, or maybe not the uphill part.

You could always sing for your talent. Maybe a little Carrie?

Talk to you soon.
Love, Dede

honolulu cliftons said...

hey guys!! it sounds like y'all are having loads of fun!! i'm glad....and that's awesome with y'all getting to see those 2 pro runners!! like at atlbal, i would like stand and watch company class all the time!!

hope y'all continue to stay safe and have fun....

lots of love,
-mg-