What happens in Vegas....

Obviously doesn't stay here or you'd NEVER get a blog from us!!

Your dad/poppa has taken up running again (yes, well some of you may have vague memories from 20 years ago, maybe not).

This is how it started, a random invite on facebook:






This destination race starts right outside of Las Vegas, Nevada in beautiful Boulder City. It descends from Bootleg Canyon Park down into Lake Mead National Park where it finishes on the beach. This breathtaking course is perfect for beginners, as well as those looking to best their time. The Saints and Sinners half Marathon is primarily downhill on paved bike trails. Most of the course follows Lake Mead’s Historic Railroad Tunnel Trail on the mountainside above the lake. The trail includes a series of five tunnels constructed in 1931 where runners can cool off in the shade as they experience a taste of history. It then descends two more miles down to Lake Mead’s Event Beach for the finish line festivities.

(I didn't write the description, I wouldn't have made it sound so fun)

And now the proof is in the training....

 

come on.......stretching is important....

and he's off

only 3 miles today

shots of part of the trail because it is pretty

The trail under Pecos, it seems to take forever for the city to clean up after our thunder storms.  He tells me now that it is clear and he doesn't have to dodge cars while crossing the road.                           Thank Goodness!

Another successful day!

I didn't get to his starting point before him to get pictures of his arrival because I stopped to look at and take pictures at the underpass.  He is excited to run again and is really enjoying himself.

[wondering how I took pictures during his run?  I have remembered that I also have a bicycle, however I haven't lost 30lbs :-( ]     

Maybe one of these days I blog our progress on the bathroom.....maybe....