So, I got a little ambitious with my workout plan today.
This was not my normal walk around the park's fountain area.
I should have re-considered, but I was already committed when I saw the views from where I parked.
And did I even know where this leads? No, but I do now! Something about the Y in the trail should have prompted the following question; Y would I want to do this today and Y would I want to go there alone! Y oh Y oh Y. And my answers are:
1. Because I am curious 2. Because I LOVE ADVENTURE! 3. Because I needed to challenge myself & 4. Because I am a glutton for punishment, obviously!
And because I am COMMITTED and DETERMINED. And impulsive at times. [THIS WAS NOT PRIOR-PLANNED] Never The Less, READY, SET, HIKE!
And where she goes, only God and the Trail Blazers know.....
But like the little energizer Battery Bunny Rabbit... she keeps Going, & Going, & Going
MOSES WAS HERE!
What? Too Much Junk in the Trunk?
Swing Low, Sweet Chariots, Coming for to carry me home!
NOT!
At this point my knees were begging for THAT to happen!
Here my heart, lungs, knees, arms, and legs were SCREAMING,
"HERE'S YER SIGN"
Tis The Season.....
Give and it shall be given unto you....
Peace, Joy, Hope, Love, & GOODWILL....
Even here, reminders to remember those in need of what we are no longer in need of..
Love the views on this Hiking Trail, BUT WHERE OH WHERE IS MY CAR!
WAIT! Is That little black speck way up ahead, my car?
PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE SAY YES!
My Sweet Little SOUL, I was beginning to think I was lost from you, forever! But thank GOD, my adventure led me back to you!
FINALLY!
After my hike, I actually felt energized and refreshed, except for my knees.
I knew I needed water, food, Ibuprofen, and rest!
So I took my wearied self home to my reward!
In honor of my Trail Hike, I named this TRAIL MIX, Salad. It has left-over Garlicky Kale Salad, with shredded Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, Goats Milk Gouda Cheese, Torn Pieces of a freshly baked Soft Pretzel Roll, and a few carrot sticks. INCREDIBLE!
Since dinner I have been in recovery mode, in my bed,
pillows under knees
waiting for the Ibuprofen to kick in.
IF THIS PAIN DOESN'T GO AWAY, I WILL HAVE TO REFER TO THIS WORKOUT AS;
MY NEW HIKING ADVENTURE ON THE
TRAIL OF TEARS
Alas, I now know the meaning behind this warning sign!
