Ok. So maybe I've been a bit lax in posting, but I have been running nonetheless. Last Saturday was the final of 4 races in the 2008 Winter Trail Series up at Blue Jay Campground. I drove up with Doug, Michelle Barton's dad and new trail runner, Jannay from the South Coast Roadrunners. I ran the race with Jannay at a leisurely pace except for our ascent of West Horsethief during which I pushed hard up the steep grade. The weather was a perfect 60 something degree morning with sunny skies. I didn't spot too many wild flowers along the trail compared 
to what I saw the prior weekend back in the Irvine Open Space. I wish Baz held more trail races but I can understand why he doesn't want the grief of doing more. Being an RD is a thankless job. Here's a picture of Baz Hawley holding court pre-race. Just remember not to talk when he's talking or you'll hear his wrath.
to what I saw the prior weekend back in the Irvine Open Space. I wish Baz held more trail races but I can understand why he doesn't want the grief of doing more. Being an RD is a thankless job. Here's a picture of Baz Hawley holding court pre-race. Just remember not to talk when he's talking or you'll hear his wrath. I'm continuing to train to April's Boston Marathon with two remaining long runs to go and four weeks of training before I begin my two week taper. If all goes well at Boston, where I plan to jog as a long run, I hope to run a half marathon in May in Victorville and shoot for sub 1:30. At least that's the plan as of today.
