Runners: Carolyn, Russ and Jim

Weather: 60 and Cloudy

Comments: We ran up Broadway for the first time in about a year. We made it up in a good time (about 28:00) and it was hard but didn't seem the gut-buster that is used to be. No way I could ever mutter anything going up that hill years ago beside a gasp. This time I could talk with Carolyn about how great Russ was doing up in front of us.

I don't know what is up with 2700' elevation gain. Not accurate.

Our next run will be from the Hawthorne Bridge at 7:30 tomorrow morning.

Hikers: Ruth and Jim

Weather: 70 and Sunny

Comments: From the Zoo to Council Crest took a little over 40 minutes to hike. Then It was all flat or downhill from there to the Tram. The Tram is free going down which is nice. Caught the Street Car into Portland and had some lunch. Max back to the Zoo. Very fun.

The next hike will be today. Ruth and I are going to hike the 4T Trail.

Bikers: Russ and Jim

Weather: 80 and Sunny

Comments: We went out Leif Erickson Trail for about 10 mile round trip. Nice to have a biking partner. Looking forward to more rides on the road and trail.

The next bike ride will be on the Leif Erickson Trail at 4:00 PM tomorrow. Follow Thurman St all the way to the parking lot in NW Portland.

Runners: Russ and Jim

Weather: 60's and Sunny

Comments: Took Russ on the SW 6 Hill Torture Run for the first time. Nice job Rusty!

Our next run will be from Burnside at 7:30 tomorrow morning.

Runners: Carolyn, Russ and Jim

Weather: Upper 50's and Mist

Comments: We did the 53rd st loop which is usually deserted (which is fine but a bit scary when going by the Deliverance House.) This time there was a steady stream of cars and one even pulled over to ask if we needed a ride. There was a marathon training event up the road. We ran with them for a bit but they went left and we went right. Also, I talked with a guy wearing VFF toe shoes. He said he was running 15-20 miles a week in them.

The next run will be from Burnside at 7:30 tomorrow morning.

Hikers: Ruth and Jim

Weather: Sunny and 70's

Comments: We walked from Mt Tabor to "Cattle Bones." After breakfast we walked downtown. Then we took Streetcar to NW Portland and went to REI looking for shorts and a backpack. We walked to Max and took it to 60th. Finally walked back up the hill to the car at Mt Tabor. Kind of lost track of distance but later figured out we had done 9 miles.

Runners: Russ and Jim

Weather: 60 and Partly Cloudy

Comments: We ran a new I found in the book "Walk There!" We started at Hawthorne Bridge and sent south along the river. Then we crossed Macadam and onto Corbett. SW Trail 3 was closed due to construction so we continued on Corbett to Hamilton then up to Terwilliger. This connection opens up more ideas for loops. Yeah for hilly loops.

Our next run will be from Hawthorne at 7:30 AM tomorrow morning.

Hikers: Ruth and Jim

Weather: 60's and Cloudy

Comments: We walked to MAX, rode to the Oregon Zoo, hiked the Wildwood down to Washinton Park and then took Jefferson to Park blocks for the Portland Farmers Market. Total 7 miles.

The next hike will from Burnside at 2:45 PM tomorrow.

Bikers: Jim

Weather: 60's and Drizzle

Comments: Rode out the Leif Erickson Trail in Forest Park. Very muddy and very fun.

Bikers: Jim

Weather: 70's and Cloudy

Comments: First road race ever! I did the PIR Monday Night series. It is called Novice but they seemed like experienced cyclist to me. I hung with the pack for 3 out of 6 laps. The goal is 4 next week.

The next Bike ride will be Tuesday at 8:30 on the Leif Erickson Trail. The directions are to find Thurman St in NW Portland and go West until is dead ends about 30 something block. The dead end is the trail head. Plan on going out for about 1 to 1.5 hours and then turning around.

The next Hike will be Wednesday. I haven't decided yet where to start.

Hikers: Ruth and Jim

Weather: 70 and Cloudy

Comments: We walked from our house to the food carts on 43th and Belmont. Round trip 8.5 miles. Feet are going to hurt a little but the food was good. We found a new coffee place at 53rd and Belmont called TaborSpace. Looking forward to the next City Hike.

Runners: Jessica, Carolyn and Jim

Weather: 50's and Sunny

Comments: Very hilly 8 miles. We set a record on my watch for elevation gain - 2624 ft. Holla!

Our next run will be at Burnside tomorrow morning at 7:30 AM.

I am expanding this blog to include Hiking and Biking. Here is my bike workout today: