Mo: Sunday Funday: Hiking

Today was a beautiful warm day. A perfect day for hiking. The wife, her buddy and I all went hiking at Redwood Regional Park. Mel decided on a 5 mile trail. The drive up was nice and it was loads of sun. Once we arrived at the park, it was a whole nother ballgame. The trees completely blocked the sun! I mean it was like being on a different coast and it was cold! I'm exaggerating but I'm saying there wasn't a sliver of sun. Fortunately, I got dressed appropriately since I have been on a few different hiking trails previously. I dressed in layers; cami, t-shirt, hoody, scarf, puffer vest and old running shoes. You can always remove layers if it gets too hot.

Stepping in the mud feels soooo freaking gross. EWWW!! After awhile I got used to it and just jumped and danced in it like a big ole kid. FUN!

I brought some necessities for hiking. A water bottle, some light snacks, chapstick, and my id in case someone finds my body on the side of the cliff. I almost never eat my snacks but better safe then sorry.

I took plenty of pictures since I designated myself the hiking photographer. I even took pictures of mushrooms which totally creep me out, but it's a good way to conquer that fear.

The beginning of the hike was smooth. Just straight through and flat ground. Once the trail led uphill, I ran up of course, because I'm a dork. Then I got hot. Then my asthma kicked in. And I forgot my pump so I got REALLY hot. All of that and I don't really have asthma. SMH. This is was the end result.

After my heart stopped beating out of my chest and my heart rate slowed down just a tad, I manned up and continued to take lead. But then my pace slowed and Mel took the lead and left us behind, way behind.