Thanksgiving Races and Trots

Busy weekend for our team runners and walkers.

Montlake had it's first Turkey Trot and Cathy and Michael were there for the inaugural run. Muddy and wet through the Arboretum, but beautiful.

Ann, Cheryl, Chris and Deb had a wet and muddy time too at the Magnuson Trot.
I bet a many more of you were out there trotting in your neighborhood, tell me all about it.

Then on Saturday a few of us had a fabulous time at the Seattle Ghost 1/2 Marathon. There was a wonderful rainbow at the start to send us on our way. We started out dry, but the rain came along about 1/2 way through. It wasn't too cold and no wind to speak of though.
1/2 Ghosters: Ann, Betty, Cheryl, Jen, Jenn, June, Linda, Pat, Susanna

Today was the Seattle 1/2 Marathon, the racers had some comfortable, cool temps and no rain, just a little wind to help them along.
Congrats to Seattle racers: Carrie, Cris, Judy, and Max

Age group winners

Magnsuon Series Turkey Trot

Ghost runners ready to go....

....under the rainbow

Awesome

Rainbow

Finished

Carkeek Hill Run

Seattle 1/2 Medal

Squak Mtn Hike and Race Taper Time

Great hike today at Squak Mtn. What a wonderful place to spend the day in a typical northwest forest full of moss, ferns and mushrooms. It was perfect hiking weather with just a spit or two of rain between the sun breaks. Other than seeing two trail runners, we had the park to ourselves!!!

Races coming up next weekend. The Seattle Ghost on Saturday and the Seattle marathon on Sunday. We are race ready for sure. Tomorrow's last long run and potluck will be a fun end to this training session.

Happy Hikers

Happy leaf - we did not do this!

Typical NW Forest

With lots of moss and ferns

Beauty

Mushrooms

 

 

 

More mushrooms

and more.....

Fun Times as Usual

Everyone is staying busy as the fall rains and cooler temperatures become the norm.

Halloween parties during run group and spin class are always a fun time. As well as running and walking in the neighborhoods looking at decorations, gardens and lovely fall colors.


Gas Works Beauty

                                                                                                                         

 Orienteering at Magnsuon Park - oh yes birthday celebration too

Find the control

Mushrooms galore

The line up!

Halloween Spin

Sunday run fun in Phinney area

Rainbow Lake on a Sunny Day

Today was the most wonderful day for a hike! Even though it was a little cool in the shade, the sun came through to warm us up.  Rainbow Lake was our destination, but Olallie Lake with Mt Rainier in the background was a most amazing sight! Lots of waterfalls along the way and fast moving streams to cross on this trail.

Olallie Lake with Mt Rainier

Huge Devils Club

Rainbow Lake for lunch

Races and Hikes - Not in the Rain

There have been many running and walking races happening lately and the fall season is just beginning. Even with the rain our team members are running, walking, biking and hiking all over the lovely state of ours.

Last weekend:
-Linda A ran an awesome FULL Marathon in the Twin Cities Marathon.
-Ann M, Barb N, Barb S, Carrie, Cris, Jamie and Tristan had awesome races in Victoria and
-Becky, Erin and Sabina ran the 8 km also in Victoria.
- Maika ran the Portland 1/2 Marathon.

What else we are doing: Hiking to see the larches and mountain goats, and at Mt Rainier (in the snow), riding in Eastern WA with Cascade Bike Club, running in San Fran, hiking in the Alps, and circuit training in the city.

Marathon Success

Clipper to Victoria

In the Alps

11 days of fun!

Squat in the city

Fit for a 1/2 marathon at 70!

Walking and running the birthday 1/2

Celebration after the 1/2 Marathon

Larches at Ingalls Pass

Mountain goats eating larches

Lots of water at Christine Falls, Mt Rainier

Snow at Paradise

Running in San Fran

Hiking in Switzerland