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 29, 2023

PUDDING CREEK TRESTLE


We met at the Pudding Creek Trestle this morning.  It was really windy and something like 46 degrees.  There were more stocking caps and hoodies today.  We all had a good time, though it was a bit difficult to talk or hear while walking in to the wind.  Coming back, with the wind at our backs, it was an easy walk.


Thanks to John for all of todays photos.  They were all (but one, the Point Arena Lighthouse) taken in the vicinity of our run/walk today.


                                       
                                         
                                            PUDDING CREEK BEACH AND TRESTLE


                                       

Credit to Sara and Bob today, the only runners.  Bob wasn't exactly with us but doing his own run just behind us on the Coastal Trail.  He's trying to keep to softer surfaces for awhile.  I sure wish we could interest more runners.  The Fog Dodgers are evolving and not necessarily in a good way.  We started, in 1998, as a running group.  Soon after beginning, we began to have walkers or hikers start joining.  This was all great and we would have large numbers every week and everyone had someone that walked or ran at their pace.  Now though, we're getting old and mostly walking.  If you know of any young neighbors or friends, please invite them to come out for a run or walk.  It's good if they bring a friend.  This helps them get used to the group and not feel so alone.  When someone new shows up, please reach out to them, introduce yourself and find out a little about them.  Okay, off my soapbox now.

Others present:  Diana, Jeff, Charlene, Fran, Jean, Toni, Deb, Sam, Shari, Peter, Sky, Kim, Doug, John, Nancy and Tom (18).

                                                  YELLOW HOUSE - FORT BRAGG


                                        
                                                FORT BRAGG - SKUNK TRAIN YARD
As of now, we have 5 days of rain or showers beginning next Thursday.  There's not a lot of rain during the period and so I'm hoping that the puddles on the Big River Road won't be too big nor the road too muddy on Sunday.

                                                      POINT ARENA LIGHTHOUSE

Nine of us enjoyed breakfast this morning at Homestyle Cafe.

                                                                RAVEN SILOUETTE

NEXT SUNDAY, 02/05/23, @ 8:00 A.M.: GROUP RUN/WALK/BIKE, BIG RIVER LOGGING ROAD.  You can click on the "Our Routes" tab at the top to get directions, if needed.

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN/WALK @ 7:30 A.M.: COASTAL TRAIL - MIDDLE, behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station.


Posted by Tom at 4:41 PM

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