Wide awake at 3 am- I am done sleeping I have to say. However I am not sure I can spend another 2 1/2 hours in my tiny room!
They told us to make ourselves at home, but I feel like I am at someone else’s home and I am afraid I would wake someone up.
This morning we have a 10 mile hike, mostly up hill. So I really should try and get some more rest.
I hear footsteps outside my door- I think someone else is up. I am going to go investigate.
I know I shouldn’t say this, but today wasn’t too bad. But I am feeling more confident in myself now that I am here.
We were picked up at noon and headed up to the hills. Got checked in and then went for about a 2 mile hike. Unfortunately it was all up hill- but I did fine and didn’t have any issues. We came back and did an hour of yoga then had a nice salad for dinner.
They briefed Monday and we do have a 10 mile hike in the morning once again up hill.
I took a nice shower now it is time for bed. I have a small but comfy room and it is really nice to be laying in bed with nothing but the sounds of nature (frogs I think).
5:30 wake up call, so I need to get some sleep!
It was a long flight, but I landed in LA safely and not too late considering we left late. I was lucky enough to get a nice upgrade for the flight. 
It was a good flight. Got a few movies in and had some dinner.
How lucky am I- Richard wrote me a note to open for everyday of my trip!
I had to say good bye to Richard and the kitties this morning.
Let’s just say Yabbey was not a happy cat! 
I am starting to pack up for my next challenge. I leave on Sunday and I think it may be the toughest thing I have ever attempted to do.
Here is what has been said and what I can expect everyday for the week I am there…
“Here’s a typical Ashram day: 5:45 a.m. wake-up call; 6:30 a.m. yoga; 7:30 a.m. breakfast with herbal tea. Followed by bandaging of feet, application of lip balm and sunblock, filling of water bottles, packing of carrots and celery, and a mountain hike for up to five hours. Followed by weight training, a massage, exercise in the pool, water polo, more yoga and meditation, dinner. Then a lecture or pep talk. Eight-thirty-ish, fall into bed, half dead.”
Official Stats:
We spent the afternoon relaxing by the pool. It made for a great day!
The race went really well this morning. I got to the start line and decide to run with the 12:45 pace group and they were great. So good that at mile 9 I felt like I had just warmed up! So I took off on my own and finished strong. No pain in the feet or legs, just one blister on my little toe!
Mile 11- Richard was there to greet me!
We arrived only a bit late got our rental car and made it up to our hotel. Then we took a little walk to go an pick up my race packet. I have to say it is a bit windy here!
I have everything ready to go for the 6:45 in the morning.
The Johnsons 