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 13, 2014

They're ba-aaaaack

"I'm not saying running could solve all of the world's problems, but I think it would be a good start." -- John Bingham

Yes, they're back.  It seems that whenever the mornings get up to 50 degrees, the Big River "Tiger Mosquitoes" come out.  This morning, they were out with a vengeance!!  Hope they don't deter Jim, a new attendee today, from returning.  Nice to meet you, Jim.

John stayed out late last night and got up early this morning, to take photos to share with us.  Thank you very much, John.  I'll see if I can get them all on here somehow.



Mendocino, J. Loomis

Noyo River Bridge, J. Loomis


 Besides Jim, also present today were:  Bob J., Donna, Nancy T., Roger, Geri, Toni, Fay, Charlene, Ron, Joel, John, Cheryl, Rod, Neil, Jan, Nichole, Katie, Nancy and Tom (20).

Rod took a pretty good dive about 3/4 of a mile in and limped back with aching ribs.  We hope he's okay.






It doesn't seem possible but it has been six months since we last met at Van Damme State Park.  I guess that's because some of us visit the park each Thursday and frankly, it has been a muddy mess!  Most of the mud is near the turn around point for the walkers and so hopefully it's not a problem.  It used to be our favorite venue, now something we complain about weekly.   Other than the muddy trail, Fern Canyon is beautiful and a great walk!




                                                                           
Hawaiian Chieftain, J. Loomis



 
Ship's knot, J. Loomis



NEXT SUNDAY, APRIL 20 @ 8:00 A.M.:  VAN DAMME STATE PARK,  see "Our Routes" above.   .............  I'm adding this addendum on Friday the 18th.  I just found out there's a minus tide at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday and it will be Easter Sunday.  Parking may be difficult and so I recommend that you arrive early, just in case you have to park along the highway or wherever, sorry.


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.

Posted by Tom at 12:58 PM

1 comments:

Bob said...

Rod our numero uno Tarahumara injured. A rare sighting of the Caballo Blanco of Fern Canyon, must not have been wearing his huaraches that day. Get well soon Rod.

April 15, 2014

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