Thanks for joining Kim and me for the weekly run down. It was a fantastic week for me of California adventures in trail running and hiking. Let me tell you a little bit more. I will be doing a full recap of my trip next week so I will be brief.
Sunday- Running across the Golden Gate Bridge 3.3 miles
Waking up in San Francisco super early due to the time change. While our official running/hiking trek did not start until Monday, I could not pass up an opportunity to run over the Golden Gate again. I had run over it twice previously. Once in 2017 with city running tours and then again as part of my Ragnar Napa Valley course in 2018.
Quintessential San Francisco weather had the bridge completely fogged in on our arrival. Knowing I had a busy few days ahead, I opted to do the out and back over the bridge for a quick 5K warm up. By the time I returned from my run, the fog was starting to burn off and we could finally see the Golden Gate a bit. Spent the rest of the afternoon milling about Sausalito.
Monday- 9.2 miles of hiking and trail running
We headed out of Sausalito on a very hilly trail. Who knew there were so many hills? Most of our trek today was super steep with an elevation gain of over 2300 feet. It was mostly hiking with a few bits of trail running. The morning fog was intense but it burned off throughout the day. It was really peaceful.
Tuesday- 10 miles of hiking and trail running
Muir Woods was everything magical that I thought it would be! I can’t wait to give a full recap to you all.
Wednesday 12 miles of hiking and trail running
Started at the top of Mt Tam and hiked up and over and around Bolinas Trail to Olema. It was much warmed than we expected today but we made pretty good time out there. My calves were really feeling it by today from all of the uphills and downhills. Soaking it all in on our last day out on the trails.
Thursday- flying home!
Long 5 hour flight back to DC.
Friday- yoga and upper body
Taking some extra time to recover with some yoga and stretching today.
Saturday- planned rest day + massage
So happy I booked this massage before I left! My calves really appreciated it.
Sunday Run Day- on the plan 6 miles
I will be doing a full recap of my Wine Country Trekking California Adventures this week. Hope you will stop by and check it out. You don’t want to miss my Fruity Summer Dessert Lasagna tomorrow.
Looks absolutely magical! What a fabulous adventure!
A really fun time for sure!
Sounds fabulous! I can’t wait to read your full recap!
Hope your run goes well today on those tired legs. Have a great rest of your weekend and thanks for the linkup!
It was loads of fun. Yes taking it easy today
That is the most amazing trip. I’d love it. Thanks for sharing all your IG pics everyday.
YOu would love all of the hiking!
Your adventures definitely had me California dreaming last week! I have probably told you how much I loved San Fran the one time we visited, and running the Golden Gate was such a highlight. I also loved the running downtown, through China Town and “racing” the trollies LOL
It really is a fun city to run in
Thanks for the teaser of a recap. It sounds incredible. That forest does look magical. Brilliant on scheduling that massage!
magical indeed! I really did not realize how tired my legs would be still today
Those trails look amazing!!! I would love it and hope to go out to visit there! Now relax and enjoy your massage.
You really would love it!
So glad the trip was so amazing. I loved all your photos and can’t wait for the recap. My calves are sore just reading this!
mine too!:)
AUGH!!! Those trails are so, so beautiful. It sounds like an incredible trip- SO looking forward to the full recap!
A really fun few days!
Loved seeing your photos on IG! It looks like an amazing trip. So smart to have booked a post-trip massage!
Looking forward to your full recap!
It sure was fun and the massage was a great idea
I cannot wait to read more about your trip!! Looks like a wonderful time. I’ve never run across the Golden Gate Bridge but now I want to. I have been to Sausalito and it is such a cute place to visit.
I sure hope you have the chance to run over the bridge sometime too. It’s kind of epic
I’ve been to Sausolito (so, so long ago) — absolutely loved it. Those trails look amazing! San Francisco area hilly? LOL. I did a walking tour there years & years ago, have been to Muir Woods. All great memories! Never run over the Golden Gate, though!
Glad it was everything you imagine it would be.
Definitely a fun part of the country to explore
Wine + hiking/trail running; sounds perfect! Looking forward to your full recap.
It was a great combination!
Wow, looks like an amazing time! I haven’t been out west in a few years and I love Muir Woods. So magical! Can’t wait to hear about the full adventure. LOVE those trees!
The trees were so cool!
Your California adventures look so fun! And those trails are gorgeous! I would love to make it back out there, last time I was in Cali was 2017 and it’s definitely been too long since I’ve been there.
It is a fun place to visit for sure
Sounds like your trip was amazing! I enjoyed all of the photos you posted on Instagram this past week.
I love that you thought ahead to book a massage for when you were back home – that’s so smart!
I was so glad that I did!
what an amazing trip Deborah!!
I can imagine the hills were massive and your calves were paying the price!
I am not used to those type of hills at all!