Selfie #16
Friday was the start of a three day staycation revolving around the various manifestations of that body of water that has come to be a focal point in my life, The American River. Day one of the staycation I ran a half marathon around Lake Natoma with one of my friends who I had ridden with the day before. Saturday I ran 5K in the morning and then had yet another epic rafting trip on the South Fork with some friends who I don't get to see nearly enough. We hit all the big rapids just right for maximum soakage! That night I had to go break a twenty to be able to pay the parking fee at the trail head for a run I was doing the next morning. I knew Circle K wouldn't just give me change so I decided to buy a scratcher. Guess what? I won $9!
Sunday I headed to the confluence of the north and middle forks to do a 10K trail run sponsored by REI. The route was an out and back that followed The Middle Fork American. My run buddy and I finished in just under an hour. The fun didn't stop after the run though! I went to see Insurgent with another one of my best friends. If you are a fan of the book, definitely see it! I finished up four days of awesome adventures with a short mountain bike ride.
My run number for the 10K, double deuce!
All of these adventures, everyone, reminds me to constantly look for the positive, the good things in life, to say to myself, "it's okay to set aside the negative, the challenges, for a little while, and actually enjoy yourself". After all, if you don't have some fun every once in awhile, what's the point of anything? And to enjoy the great things with the company of great friends, well, that's the BEST thing...
Until next time my dear readers, remember to get out there and
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