California Fun

While I watched the 

runners last weekend, 

I took advantage of the warm weather,

quiet surroundings,

and embroidered on 

Crabapple Hill's pattern,

 Sweet Violettes

It's amazing what you can 

accomplish when you are alone
in the hills of Sonoma, with only
300 runners and crews.

With the coloring all done,

 it was pretty easy stitching.

But, beware, a dangling french knot 

can always be a threat.

Besides waiting and stitching,

Running Man and I took some extra time to enjoy some 

fabulous meals.

The bread and pastries

  and sandwiches
from

Tartine's Breads in San Fransisco.

Italian dishes at

Bottega's in Yountville,

owned by Micheal Chiarello.

And we can never leave the city

without stopping by Yang Sing's for

 

 dim sum.

It was a perfect weekend

get away!

Until Next Time-

Over One Hill and Then Another

Last weekend Running Man did

just that, a lot of running.

To get to the starting line,

we had to cross over this,

go past a lot of these,

and ended up here

Lake Sonoma.

The weather was ideal and the 

race began at a decent time

 sunrise.

At the sound of the gun these

dedicated athletes were off

to test themselves and their endurance 

for a 50  mile race over

one hill and then another,

 along trails wide enough for a single runner,

splashing through streams,

and trying to run as fast as you're physically able.

As Running Man's crew, I was 

responsible for keeping him supplied with 

whatever he needed to keep going
which is basically, Ensure,
water with electrolites added,
and an occassional slug of Red Bull!

I also did a lot of waiting.

There was about 10 miles between 

crewing points and that meant traveling from 

one spot to another and then waiting and watching

for Running Man to appear along the trail.

He had a good race, 

which means no physicaly problems,

with feet, stomach, legs
and also a good mental race,
keeping focused,

staying positive and
enjoying the experieince.

It's always a relief when I see him

getting near the finish line.

He's done it!

Great job!

And look, he's still smiling.

What's coming up next?

The Vermont 100.

Until Next Time-