From sea to summit to shining sea. Montara Mountain's got all the vert & views to fill the soul (& the lactic acid).
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I couldn't stop thinking about how much I enjoyed my run in Pacifica last weekend. So, I went back for more today. Sometimes it takes a place like this to get out for that daily run. It's okay to listen to your heart, especially if it craves vert 😉. You just might find yourself sweating from sun to fog and back again, getting stronger & happier while cruising as you look out at the big blue waves rolling in.
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And if you pet a lizard, chase a few rabbits, & dance with a snake along the way, that's okay too! I embraced it all, hard and fun, and even let myself pull off trail for a photo opp spot (even though I really had planned not to). Don't pass up anything, live in every moment.
Things are looking up!
It's that face of pain, anticipation, & determination when you look up and realize you have a favorite hill, and it just so happens to range from a 25% - 41% grade. Even better, it's putting on a good spring showing right now, full of greenery & wild irises! 💐🌿⛰
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Yesterday's long jaunt in Pacifica was beautiful and risky, but mostly just joyous. And I realized more vert is less painful and maybe even more fun than it used to be - guess it's time to kick it up a notch! So I'll keep looking up (and seeking more vert) until I turn a few niggles into strengths and transition from running to training again.
