Dec 24, 2001 Christmas Eve
Our outdoor Christmas lights.
Karen and her Mom Gladys, who lives in Sun City, with lots of presents underneath the tree. Karen Amplifying phone we got for Gladys who turned 87 last September 22! The phone has memory buttons that can be photos (To call us - Gladys just touches Karen's picture - upper left)
Dec 25, 2001 Christmas Morning
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Laguna Canyon
Half Marathon Grandpa Doug is cruising along Laguna Canyon Road about a mile from finishing the 13.1 mile distance. |
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Just about to cross the finish line at the Laguna Beach Festival of the Arts parking lot. Karen and her mom, Gladys drove and met Doug to bring a change of clothes and his bicycle. |
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1:50:55 for the 13.1 miles works out to be 8 minutes 28 seconds average per mile. Nowhere near the 8:03 per mile that Doug averaged on the FLAT 6.2 mile Dana Point Turkey Trot course on Thanksgiving morning (while chasing speedy Michelle). The scenic canyon route from Irvine to Laguna Beach however is not flat - it is an uphill climb for the first 6 miles and then a nice gradual downhill the rest of the way. |
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For
years we have used the Festival grounds restrooms for changing
into dry clothes. After unloading the bike and grabbing a
quick munchie, it is time for the ride home.
Discovered long time ago that cycling home at an easy pace (different muscles) works the lactic acid buildup out of one's running muscles. One feels fine afterwards, instead of dragging all day and then feeling somewhat sore and stiff the next day. |
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Adios! Leaving to bike back home and a Christmas morning breakfast test of the new Belgian Waffle maker that Gladys gave Karen! MMMM! |
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