Back in the saddle

Well, my laptop was stolen this weekend, giving me lots more time and reason to train (e.g. to get the horrible feelings of sadness and loss out of my system). I did two excellent runs this weekend, one about 5 miles on the Wildcat Canyon/Meadow Canyon trail from Inspiration Point, down into the canyon, and back up the other side (map coming soon here). Yesterday I did a 7.4 mile run on the Berkeley campus through a region called Strawberry Canyon, along the fire trails, and to the top of campus where the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute and Space Sciences Laboratory reside. The run through Strawberry Canyon was really magical, particularly on a clear and crisp Sunday morning -- you wind along the sides of many mighty hills and get views out over the Cal campus and towards the Bay and SF. My favorite part of this run was being able to see the trail ahead of you that skirts along the side of the hills -- it helped contribute to the sense of grandeur and magnitude of the landscape, seeing far ahead the path that would confront you.

I will have pics and maps soon. My cousin Dheepa, herself a triathlete, said that 12 weeks until the Treasure Island triathlon might be enough time for even me to get ready by, so am going to work towards that. I think I can, I think I can, I think I can.......