Mud Season

With all the oscillating between snow-rain-sun, one can just imagine the mud puddles splashing up all over. And if you're one lively cattle dog, you don't have to imagine those mud puddles. Oh no, you get to run right through them. Thus Paul and I decided today, with its 80 degree sunshine, would be the day for Taz's spring bath. Taz just plain does not like water. And Taz, like our previous dogs, has been trained not to go in the bathroom. But when we approach the bathroom with a cup of treats (tuna today) and we point to the tub, he trots right in. Treats win out every time...he's so easy.

Bath done. Towel in place. And! Yummm!  More tuna!

Fresh fuzzy shiny Taz!

Ah well, so much for shiny... But there's nothing better than a happy pup!

Springtime in Boulder

Just as blossoms appear on the cherry trees and hummingbirds return to the feeders, so too do runners begin their annual cycle of Bolder Boulder training each spring. And, because it is Boulder, we get to experience a myriad of seasons during our Bolder Boulder prep.

April 29 - breaking trail through fresh snow for a Saturday tempo workout

One week later, May 6, too hot to wear a shirt

 

And a bonus feature on this warm day: cowboys getting ready for a cattle round-up!

Now for this past week.

Our Wednesday run, Kendall and Taz showed up during our cool down and got this pic:

...and the next day, Thursday, same time, same place 

(we ended up with about 6 inches of the white stuff!)

This late May snow storm was a bit messy for a day or two - but graced the flatirons and peaks with sparkling beauty bringing smiles to the faces of my Bolder Boulder training buddies and my long-time Satboys training buddies - all rendezvousing for a run in the sunshine on South Boulder Creek trail..

Randall, pj, Anita, and Connie - speedy training buddies

Joe, pj, AndyE - Saturday running gang

I've been running with all these folks for years. They keep me going - fit, happy, and sane. 

Running buddies - the best of friends!