Ran up in the Wasatch Mountains - high altitude

Trail run from Alta, Wasatch Mountains

Someone told me it was over 8,000 feet – which possibly explains why I was so short of breath and had to walk so much! It is the time of the wildflowers – quite jaw-droppingly gorgeous. I also saw my first real, live chipmunk and marmot. The marmots were fat with lustrous coats like a mink – no doubt due to the vast abundance of bugs and flowres to chow on; but they were skittish and I did not get a picture of them.

Played tennis for 2 hours in oak park( Yesterday)

Played tennis for 2 hours in Woodland hills( Yesterday)

Played tennis for 2 hours in oak park

Played tennis for 2 hours in oak park

Ran a trail to a lake in the Wasatch Mountains

 

Probably between 6 - 8 miles round trip but with a lot of elevation gain. Did a lot of walk/run on the way up but going down was a blast. Of course I was totally not in shape for this kind of exertion but it was a whole lot of fun. Good to get out of the city.

Walked along the canal today

 

Trail Run to Dog Lake

Trail Run to Dog Lake

Ran a difficult, snow-bound trail up in the Wasatch mountains a few weeks ago. It was worth it!

Jogging 1.5mi on Canwood street.

Nanda & Kaushik were joined me with a scooter. We went to Sreenivas house.. It was fun.

30 min workout last week

Played ping pong for an hour

5 work out sessions at gym last week(1 hour each)

5 work out sessions at gym last week(45 hour each)

Where the Dande Lions Roar!

 
Doing shorter, sharper runs this week in preparation for the race on Sunday. (My sister-in-law is flying me out to Florida to do the run part in her triathlon relay.)

I found this canal not far from where I am living in Salt Lake City. It is fairly flat and away from traffic so it is good for some speed workouts. I thought the beds of dandelions along the shore were delightful. There are also quail, wild geese and various other species of bird life - quite wonderful!

Played ping pong for 1/2 hour

Played tennis for 2 hours

Ran some miles in Salt Lake City

SLC is nearly a mile high, so the air is thin and cold.

Played tennis for 2 1/2 hours

Ran 6 miles on the beach

If a stranger came up to you and asked for your camera, what would you do? Better yet, you are in a foreign country and a local wants your camera. Would you give it to him? Well, I keep doing that – asking people for their cameras – and I have yet to be refused. Today included a group of young Japanese girls on Santa Monica beach. You should have seen the poses they struck and they were delighted with the pictures I took of them with their camera. I guess I'm just a photographer and when I don't have my own camera handy I get someone else's!

It was a lovely run in the sun. Yes, there is snow on the mountains, but the beach was warm. Go figure!

Got a blister under my big toe from running barefoot on the sand. Actually, I must be getting in shape (and thus running faster) if I generated enough friction for a blister! :) Only the left foot, don't know why. It was worth it.

Love the beach. Love the ocean. Love running.

Ran a mile in 6:25

This is discouraging. Last week I ran the 2 miles to the track and then timed a mile at 6:23, which was slower than a previous attempt. I put it down to being tired.

So this week I drove to the track, warmed up at the track and then ran 6:25 - slower than last week! And I still felt tired. Of course it was pouring with rain.

Sigh!

Played tennis for an hour ( few days back)

Workout in office gym for an hour

Work out over the weekend for 1/2 hour

Ran 5 miles on Zuma Beach

It was chilly but warm enough to run barefoot. The water was as cold as winter. But the surfers and the dolphins seemed to at home in the rolling blue ocean. It was low tide and I was able to run all the way north to the rock promontory. There is a tunnel through the rocks to little private beaches. I touched the sea anemones and felt their stingers tug at my finger.

On the way back I took some pictures of a couple with their baby and dog - using their camera. Fabulous pictures in the morning sun gold and blue.

At the southern end rock climbers were already up the cliff. I helped a kid tie a rope - it seems nobody had ever taught him how to tie a knot.

I felt good running back to the car. The swim was breathtaking but my body was so warm from the running that the cold was confrontable, even refreshing. Caught a couple of waves. Only in Southern California!

Ran a mile in 6:23

Also ran about 2 miles to the track, including the 3/4 mile uphill on Mulholland. Beautiful tartan track at Calabasas High. Not a great time for the mile. I was tired!

Ran about 5 miles

Ran the other way down Mulholland, paved, towards Valley Circle. It was cold but sunny. Felt good. I am gaining stamina.

Ran to Lookout Point before dawn

A very bright moon lighted the way. The whole valley was a Christmas tree of lights twinkling in the dark.

Ran 4 miles, to Lookout Point

Well, we call it Lookout Point because you can see the whole Valley from there. It was warm like summer! Like So Cal! Felt strong -- consistent training is paying off.

Played tennis over the weekend

It was nice.Intially it was cold and windy.Later it was really good.
But I had to stop since my ankle sprain.

Walked/ran 5 miles

Jane and I walked along Mulholland Drive and then cut across the wild land on a trail, descending to a park in the valley. Then I ran home and picked her up with the car on the way to grocery shopping at Trader Joe's where they gave us yummy free coffee and quinoa vegetarian & bean sample dish. Life is good!

Deedee and Jake

Ran about 4 miles along the Mulholland trail this morning. Met Deedee and Jake. Deedee says she runs because of Jake, because Jake is a black Labrador Retriever and they get chubby because they eat anything and everything.

Deedee told of how she grew up in Culver City and would ride horseback with her friends to a ranch in the area of DeSoto Avenue, spend the night and ride home the next day.

She also spoke of a Wild Bill's ranch near Calabasas. This would be Wild Bill of the Wild Bill Show of course. And Bill's speciality was training cutting horses, as in the control of one's herd.

I told her she should write a blog.

Ran 8 miles on Mulholland

It was cold! Not too muddy.

Six Miles on the Trails

 
It was cold, but not too cold. The crisp air gave wonderful views. Could see the snow on the Sierras. Green is bursting from the ground everywhere after the rains.

Ran 6 miles in the Santa Monicas

It was a long run for me - need to get in shape! But it was perfect weather and I could see forever - so pretty!

Ran 4 Miles on the Beach, Swam

Santa Monica Bay sunrise was very beautiful this morning. Long, slow swells rolled in to the shore and beyond the breakers the water was smooth with little bubbles floating in the reflections of dawn's pinks and blues.

4 miles walk on thousand oaks

Played ping pong for an hour

Ran 5K to Save the Orangutans

Balboa Park is a wonderful place to go and run. It was fun!

Ran 5 miles on Mulholland

Ran 6 miles on Mulholland

Time for the gloves?

Ran 5 miles just after sunrise. It was cold in the beginning, but it was perfect at the end.

Played ping pong for an hour on 12th

Played tennis for 2 hours on 13th august

Played tennis for 2 hours on 6th august

Played tennis for 2 hours on 30 august

Played tennis for 2 hours on 23rd august

Played tennis for 2 hours on 23 august

Played tennis for 2 hours on 16 august

Ran about 5 miles on Zuma Beach

Ran the length of Zuma beach yesterday. And that means I had to run back too, so to the ends and back. It felt like 5 miles or more, but it was soft sand and I was running barefoot so it might have been only 4.

Took a refreshing swim at the end.

The beach was packed and I've never seen so many lifeguards on duty, plus they had a lifeguard boat out in the water. The sun was shining and the water was a delicious blue-green. So nice!

Rock climbers were doing the cliffs at the lower end. One man was even doing it barefoot! But they were all using ropes.

(Sorry, did not take any pictures!)

Ran 15 miles in Mailbu Creek on Saturday

Amy's win at Bulldog
Originally uploaded by dream-on

There were some amazing sights from the top of the world.

Ravi, you got to come on hikes

Hi Ravi,
We hike on Sundays most of the time and we miss you. Besides hiking, it is fun connecting with each other.

Hoping to see you on one of the hikes,

Jayesh

Ran 9 miles on Mulholland

Not so much walking this week - getting better. Last week was tough! But Malibu Creek 25 kilometer race is coming 23rd so I have to get in shape!

Played tennis for 3 hours

Played tennis for 2 hours on Aug 2nd

Played tennis for an 1hr on July 23rd

Played tennis for an 1hr on July 26th

Ran 4 Miles on Mulholland

Slow, but it was good to get out and exercise. There was a thin haze resting over the Valley and Sierras looked blue.

Played tennis for an hour two weeks back...

Sorry for the laziness...

Played basket ball for 30 mins last week

Swam for 1 hour sunday and monday

It was Nice!!!.

Played tennis for 2 hours( 6.30AM to 8.30 AM saturday morning)

Thanks Jayesh!!! for posting .. Wonderful pictures.

Ran 6 miles to the underground reservoir

Ran this morning. It was nice and not too hot, but I did not have any energy.

Wow!

Congratulations Ravi. Sreenivas told me about this hike!!! I was so tired doing 2500-2700 feet Yosemite hike last time!

Nice picture of Yosemite falls and tempted me to share my pictures of the same. I love Yosemite
http://www.eyefetch.com/profile-images.aspx?user=profitfromprices&gallery=4939

and here is my favorite picture- Yosemite Fall from top- looking down from the top of it!!!

Ran 3 Miles

Went out on Mulholland trail. It was tiring at first, but then I warmed up and got into the swing of it. Overcast and cool - wonderful.

Did Four Mile Trail hike in Yosemite

http://www.thebackcountry.org/fourmile/

4.8 miles one-way , 3,200 feet elevation gain

1 mile walk : on reyes adobe road (this sunday)

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.