Running through the Sagebrush

Summer thinks its time has come already but Spring persists in her burst of wildflowers.

I ran about 5 or 6 miles along dirt Mulholland and the trails this morning. It was very hot. The yellow mustard blooms have passed their peak and the sagebrush is now taking the crown of blossoming glory. So many butterflies...

Played tennis for 1hour yesterday

Played ping pong for 1/2 hour on sunday + Workout 1/2 hour

Ran 5 miles on Dirt Mulholland

The wildflowers were breathtaking! Too bad I didn't have my camera.

Ran 3 miles in the starlight last week. It was late when I got home but I had to run. No moon. I ran up Mulholland. I took a side road in the darkness thinking it would take me back to the suburbs but it was a dead end. It was interesting running through the thick trees where even the starlight was blotted out. Could not see a thing. More than once I heard rustling in the bushes. More than once I looked over my shoulder. Fun!

How do you run on an uneven dirt road in the dark without a light? You have to sense the road and just know where to step.

Played tennis for 1 hour tonight

Played badminton for 1.5 hours on sunday .It was refreshing

Ran 5 miles on Dirt Mulholland

...and walked on the beach in the evening. It was cold and windy. There were three kite-surfers skimming the waves - thrilling to watch. The ocean... good for the soul.

Played tennis for 1.5 hours today

Played tennis for 1 hour on sunday

Played tennis for 1 hour on tuesday

1 hour work out

Played tennis for one hour again

Played Tennis for 1 hour

Sunday morning walk : 6 miles

It was a good workout after long time...Hope to continue ...

Ran on the beach Wednesday morning

Santa Monica Pier
Originally uploaded by dream-on

Ran 3 miles, quick swim. Invigorating!

Ran at the beach this morning

Me 'n Eddie
Originally uploaded by dream-on

And swam in the Pacific ocean!
Takes your breath away!
So beautiful!
So... cold!

Ran 2 miles on reyes adobe road yesterday

It was nice!!!

Ran 5 miles on Mulholland

Working day and night for days and nights with only a break to eat, sleep and shower (maybe) can be hard. At the start of the run I felt sluggish, felt bad. After a few miles I started feeling better and started looking at the great views and the snow on the mountains and breathed the crisp air. So good!

Vigorous workout on elliptical for 20 mins

Ran 9 miles on Mulholland Drive

Running the Sylvan Path
Originally uploaded by dream-on

Plus a side trail, as you can see. No mountain lions.

January 15th - Ran 4 miles

 
The mustard flowers were in bloom after the rains – pretty.

One mile walk on Reyes adobe road: ( couple of minutes ago)

January 1st ran on the beach

 

After a week of cold weather it was surprising to have beautiful, warm weather at the beach on New Year's Day! Ran about 3 miles - it was wonderful.

15 min workout yesterday..

Workout for 20 min after a long time...

Ran 3 miles on Mulholland

  It was cold!

Ran 3 miles

Got up early and ran a loop around dirt Mulholland, down a trail to a park, across and back up Canoga to home.  There was a beautiful sunrise with clouds - wish I took my camera.

Blogged with Flock

Saturday Dec 8th - 5 Miles

Ran 5 miles on dirt Mulholland Drive -- up to the reservoir. Cold, but wonderful.

Walked a mile on reyes abobe road

November 25th - 4 miles

  Ran 4 miles on the dirt Mulholland road. Nice cool weather.

Love Clearwater Beach

Love Clearwater Beach
Originally uploaded by dream-on

November 13th, ran 8 miles on the beach, barefoot, and went for a short swim. Good for the soul!

40 mins vigorous work out yesterday

Walked with Arian on my back-

Walked today on the road around Triunfo Park with Arian on my back. I guess around 3 miles with 300 feet elevation.

Also ran around a mile on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Walked alone 2 miles on Monday while at work.

I miss many of the friends at work, particulary in kitchen. 3 out of the last 4 days, I was alone during lunch.

Take care,

Jayesh

Ran 2 miles up Mulholland dirt road

45 min workout

Walked a mile on Reyes adobe road

Hiking in the Sierras last weekend

Bristlecone Pine
Originally uploaded by dream-on

Mike, two of his friends and I hiked into the Mineral King Wilderness over the weekend. We probably walked about 12 miles but with about 7,500 feet elevation gain (per GPS), plus carrying packs for two nights camping, so it was tough! Truly spectacular vistas – highly recommended to all.

Sunday 7th, Achievable Race 5 Km

 
Century City hosted a great race through the streets, complete with Laker Girls and a "Battle of the Bands" afterwards where four bands competed for a $10K prize! I did not win anything but my team members both placed!

Sept 15th, Nike Race 5 Miles

 
There were 11,000 runners. They all wore red shirts. There were bands playing. There was a rock concert at the end in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. It was fun!

2 hikes over this weekend- 12 miles in total

* On saturday, hiked with Manu on Las Virgenes trails- around 5 miles.

* On Sunday, hiked with 12 family members (brother, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews and nieces and my family) on Miche Mokwa trail- 7 miles- 1500 feet elevation gain.
Had Arian on my back during this hike.

Ran for a mile or so (15 minutes) today. Walked 1.5 miles yesterday

My son is on the basketball team for his school and his practices forced him to wait some time afterschool until his practice starts. So we changed his schedule and now he starts school at 845AM instead of 750AM. What does it have to do for this blog?
Well, I get one extra hour in the morning! Today was the first day so I went out and ran a mile. I walk frequently but ran today after few months!

Yesterday I walked 1.5 miles at work.

I know you are wondering why I am so punctual in posting my walks/runs on this blog? Well, after joining this blog, I started a blog of mine on blogger.com/blogspot.com. So currently I am visiting blogspot.com regularly....and so there are regular posts from me.

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Work out for 15 mins

walked 2 miles while at work

Yesterday around 1.5 miles with Manu and team. Today around 2 miles....

Like this little UOL benefit.

Walked 5 miles this weekend.

Walked 3 miles on Saturday morning. Plus 2 miles in the evening with Arian in the stroller.

The above map shows last lag of my quick and favorite walk in Westlake- around 3 miles round-trip and gives 300 feet or so elevation gain. A good alternate when there is no body to accompany on hiking! Gets heart pumping in few minutes.

Played cricket in hot sun yesterday .

It was fun.

Played shuttle badminton (couple of times 1 hour each)

Ran 4 milles on Mulholland on Sunday

The weather was perfect!

Ran 4½ Miles to Pierce College

Originally uploaded by dream-on

Ran 3 miles on the beach on Saturday

Then did some body surfing. Perfect weather - it was wonderful!

Played badminton for 1 1/2hours

Wonderful...

Ran 14 miles in Malibu Creek State Park on Saturday

Ran in the Bulldog Trail race through the Santa Monica Mountains. There were beautiful views and we could even see the ocean from the other side of the mountain.

Played badminton for 1 hour

Ran 5 miles at Huntington Beach on Saturday

 

Played Badminton for 1 hour

It was fun and wonderful..Thanks Chang ping.

Played tennis for 1.5 hours

Played tennis for 1 hour

Sunday - 5 miles on Mulholland

  Took a new side trail which had a wonderful view of the Topanga valleys.

Walked a mile on reyes adobe.

Played tennis(after a heavy dinner) for 1 hour

Played tennis for 1 hour

Friday 4 miles, Sunday 3.2 miles

Ran at lunch on Friday in Pierce College grounds. A little coyote ran up the hill in front of me and jumped a fence. It was really hot!
Ran 5 kilometers on Sunday in the Filipinotown Historical 5K race.

1 hour vigorous workout!!!..............today....

Played solo basket ball for 1 hour..

Played tennis for 2 hours

Ran to work Friday, Monday, today - 10 miles

Played tennis in hot sun for 1.5 hours on sunday

It was nice..

Played tennis for 1.5 hours

Played tennis for 1 hour

Played tennis for 1.5 hours

Played tennis for 1 hour..

Ran to work, ran home, ran to work...

2 miles to work. My car is in the shop. I have to run or walk.

Played tennis yesterday for 1 hour..

Ran 6.2 miles on Sunday

Race down at Dockweiler Beach. 10 minutes of body surfing after the race.

Some kind of workout:

Today went to a park and played with kids for 1.5 hours. Played solo basket ball for 30 mins.
It was fun.

Walking for 2 miles under Reyes adobe moon light...

Hiked 1½ miles in Santa Monica Mountains

Played tennis yesterday for 2 hours..

Played tennis for two hours...It was a nice comeback...

Ran 3.2 Miles for 4th July

  At the Redondo beach 5 kilometer race – so much fun!

4 miles running on Mulholland

Very, very hot -- it was brutal!

6 miles Hiking on Mishe Mowka trail

This is one of the most beautiful hikes in the Santa Monica Mountains. Highlights include the spectacular Echo Cliffs where rock climbers ascend shear cliffs, a house sized boulder delicately balanced on a small rock beneath, a giant split rock where kids can dash between the sheer walls, stunning giant sandstone formations, and breathtaking views from the top of Sandstone Peak and Inspiration point. ( cut and paste from la hikers --)

Ran 1½ miles to the store

Planning to set individual goals now on..

First target is 50 miles each person starting from today 6/28/07

Played tennis yesterday for 1 hour..

nice ...

Ran 4 miles to Pierce College yesterday

Played tennis(Singles) for 1 hour yesterday

Played tennis(singles) for 1 1/2 hours..

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1/2 mile walk on Reyes adobe road..

4 miles hiking : on los robles trail

We did it..100 miles target...

Update !!! Summary : From 3rd May to 11 th June

We are pretty close to 100 miles target...

1. Walk/Jog/Run : 98 miles
2. Cycling : 29 miles
3. Workout : 215 mins
4. Burnt calories: 535

1.5 mile : Moon Walk on reyes adobe road

Summary update : From 3rd May to 11 th June

Walk/Jog/Run : 96.50 miles
Cycling : 29 miles
Workout : 215 mins
Burnt calories: 535

Valley Crest Half Marathon

  Ran 13 miles in the mist and the sun of the Santa Monica Mountains on Sunday morning.

Summary : From 3rd May to 11 th June

1. Walk/Jog/Run : 83.50 miles
2. Cycling : 29 miles
3. Workout : 215 mins
4. Burnt calories: 535

5 1/2 miles : Hiking at HillCrest open space area.

15 mins in the pool

Fontana Half Marathon

  13 miles down the San Bernadino mountains to downtown Fontana - it was fun!

Played tennis for 1/2 hour

5 miles: Jog / Walk on Reyes Adobe road

3/4 mile walk on Canwood street on Sunday

Played Volley ball for 1 1/2 hour in hot sun..