The Fog Dodgers invite all residents and visitors of the Mendocino Coast to join us on our weekly group runs and walks. We have runners and walkers of all abilities (and even some bikers) and we have only one "rule" - we start at exactly 8:00 a.m. on Sundays. Exercise at your own pace (1/2 hour out, 1/2 hour back) and experience the fresh Mendocino coastal air.

Fog Dodgers provides a fun, safe way to explore some of our local trails and back roads and to meet new friends. You can find out where we're going to be by reading the bottom of last week's post, then clicking on the "Our Routes" tab above. We average 15-20 persons each Sunday and typically half will go to breakfast together afterwards at a nearby restaurant.

Sunday, January 25, 2015

Pudding Creek Trestle/Coastal Trail

"For me, running is a great way to jump-start my day, boost my energy, and have a few minutes to plan and prioritize my schedule."-- Michael Dell

Oh, what a beautiful morning!  Did that get you to singing?  Not the purpose, it was just that kind of morning.   We checked out the new section of the Coastal Trail today.  It was just the north half of the old mill property, as it hasn't been linked to the south half yet.  They will eventually meet in the middle at Soldier Bay (?) or Fort Bragg Landing (?) or at the City Water Treatment Plant, your choice of names.  It is already a beautiful trail and will be so much better when it goes all the way from Noyo to Pudding Creek.

view from Coastal Trail, R. Thornburn photo

It was 50 degrees this morning, with calm and clear blue skies.  The large surf of the past couple of days has gone down but still remained beautiful.

Pudding Creek Trestle, J. Loomis photo

It was really nice to have four new people today.  They are friends of Katie and Melissa and I hope they will return (they are runners!!!!).  Well, at least two of them are runners, Lisa and Tabi.  Along for a free ride (in the baby jogger) were Linnaea and Zavier.  Thanks to all six of you!

Odd Couple, J. Loomis photo

Others present today:  Chuck, Charlene, Caroline, Richard, Joel, Cheryl, Laura, Cyd, John, Nancy T., Roger, Geri, Nancy B., Rick, Deb, Sam, Toni, Joe, Gay, Mark, Suzanne, Henry, Donna, Nancy and Tom (31).

Turkey vultures, J. Loomis photo
 Next weekend, Cyd is doing the 100K Ordinance Run in Monterey.  Good luck Cyd!  And, Happy Birthday to John (tomorrow) and thank you for the photos!

NEXT SUNDAY, FEB. 1ST @ 8:00 A.M.:  RUSSIAN GULCH STATE PARK, see "Our Routes" above.  I asked John to choose the venue because I will have to be on the computer at 8:00, trying to reserve a campsite with ReserveAmerica but I hope to see you all at breakfast after the run/walk.

EVERY TUESDAY @ 7:00 A.M.: RUSSIAN GULCH STATE PARK, beginning on Point Cabrillo Drive, 1/10 of a mile north of its south end.

EVERY THURSDAY @ 7:00 A.M.: VAN DAMME STATE PARK, beginning at the beach.


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