I love this time of year. The colors are changing, the mood is relaxed, and I have have time to catch up with friends and family. I have been running on the trails with my cousin Meadow. She is a local hero in the trail running world, as she is a mother of three and a fierce competitor. She is training for the famous “Shut-in” race which is an 18 mile trail run from Bent Creek to the top of Mt. Pisgah. Of course, I am only running with her on my easy days!
Getting ready to hit the trails with Josie and Meadow
I am also quite the social butterfly as everyone wants to celebrate my recent engagement. I can’t really complain. I do like champagne! My girlfriends from NC created quite the fun last weekend. They even presented me with a gluten-free cake and a hilarious wedding cake topper. ..
Funny! My friends are the best.
We proceeded to have a night full of “photo shoots” and dancing. My sister wasn’t there, so that just gives me another great excuse for a party later on! I am now in Whistler and enjoying running in the woods. I am going to a Madonna concert in Vancouver October 30th, and then to Mexico for real vacation! I have so much to look forward to, and I am enjoying every day. The off season passes quickly. .. quicker every year it seems. I do miss the sensation of flying downhill with the wind on my face. I think I’ll be back on the bike next time I am in NC. Here’s to more good times!
Posing with the girlfriends
The one on the left looks suspicious, with that water bottle. If not for her unstoppable energy and girlish figure you’d suspect she was a responsible mom or something… hmmm….
Comment by Rick W — November 20, 2008 @ 9:05 pm