Caspar Logging Roads

"Putting miles in your training log is like putting money in the bank.  You begin to draw interest on it immediately."-- Hal Higdon

It was kind of nice this morning at Caspar.  There were a few rain drops, not many, and the wind, a bit blustery but not too bad.  The 61 degrees made it all seem worth showing up.  It was like the second time this year I wore shorts.   Not very proud of these old legs but when it's raining and warm, shorts are better than tights or pants.

Thanks to John, for the pictures that make the blog look nice and keep it interesting, I think.  John has a good eye!

Russian Gulch waterfall, J. Loomis

I thought that after the driest January ever, the muddy sections we encountered a month ago  on Road 600 would be well packed.  I guess they didn't pack, so a lot of clean 2" rock has been spread over those areas, making for tricky footing in a few areas but otherwise the road was nice.

 Old Caspar farmhouse, J. Loomis photo 

Can't blame anyone for staying home, with the rain and wind forecast that we had.  When it rains, more runners are likely to show up than walkers.  That was the case today, until a couple of late arrival walkers showed up, making it 7 walkers and 6 runners.  

Caspar watertower, J. Loomis photo

Present today:  Cyd, Cheryl, Laura, John, Nancy T., Roger, Toni, Joe, Deb, Sam, Charlene, Nancy and Tom.  Judith was still without internet, so was unsure about the venue,  but joined us for breakfast at David's (14).

Another old Caspar farmhouse, J. Loomis photo

 We might be passing the blog author duties around a little and I thought it would make it easier if I chose the upcoming locations in advance.  Then, if a new blog entry isn't posted some week, we'll still know where to go.  You can put these on your calendars or just remember they are here and come back to check.  As always, I'll gladly accept requests and would love for additional and suitable venues.

Upcoming dates and locations:  
Sun. Feb. 15, Big River
Sun. Feb. 22, Ward Ave.  (good low tide!)
Sun. Mar. 1,  Pudding Creek Trestle
Sun. Mar. 8,  Van Damme State Park
Sun. Mar. 15, Russian Gulch
Sun. Mar. 22, Ward Ave. (another good low tide, -0.2)

NEXT SUNDAY, FEB. 15, @ 8:00 A.M.:  BIG RIVER

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.