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, April 21, 2019

WARD AVENUE



Easter Sunday, J. Loomis photo
Well, that didn't work out.  We finally had a good low tide at our starting time and I thought that everyone might enjoy a walk or run on the beach.  It had been quite a long time since we had done so.  It was so  windy yesterday though, and this morning seemed to getting to be the same, we all chose to go south, sticking to the Haul Road and going with the wind.  By the time we turned around at the half way point, we were warmed up enough, or acclimated, the wind wasn't a problem as we headed into it.

Besides being a little windy, it was 50+ degrees, sunny and a very pretty morning.  The ocean had pretty waves and many white caps from the wind.

Wisteria, Cleone Market, J. Loomis photo

Thanks Peter, for bringing your son, Ben, and daughter-in-law, Erin, to walk with us.  Shari was also there, as was:  Nancy T., Cheryl, Neil, Toni, Joe, Lisa, Deb, Sam, Charlene, Ron, John, Nancy and Tom (17).


Eleven of us enjoyed breakfast at David's today, where all of the waitresses wore bunny ears and cotton tails.  Happy Easter!

Egret drawing on MacKerricher underpass
J. Loomis phot
Thanks John, for all of today's photos.

On Sunday, May 5th, a few of us will cut our run short and head off to Boonville for The Boontling Classic's 10:00 A.M. start.  It is a fun 5K race or walk that benefits the local elementary school and you would enjoy it, I'm sure.  Think about it.  There's usually a very nice  raffle prize for almost everyone attending.

Sunday, April 28th, Coastal Trail - South
Sunday, May 5th, Mendocino/Heeser Drive
Sunday, May 12th, Coastal Trail - North

NEXT SUNDAY, APRIL 28th @ 8:00 A.M.:  GROUP RUN AND WALK, COASTAL TRAIL - SOUTH.  (Taco Bell)

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN @ 7:00 A.M.: BIG RIVER LOGGING ROAD ON TUESDAY AND HEESER DRIVE/MENDOCINO ON THURSDAY.

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