Today I ran up Galbraith Mountain with Emily and Jess. It was awesome! Total we ran 6.77 miles and climbed at total of 813 feet. We didn’t set any land speed records with an avg pace of 10.37, but it was fun none the less. The run reminded me of the runs we would run with Jason, Jennifer, Mason, Mattie, and Mora back home around one of the local lakes. We would run the horse trails to the back side of the lake. Our prize? Oranges and granola bars atop the sandstone boulders at the end of the trail and the opportunity to get a glimpse of the eagles that had built a nest in the tall cottonwood tree that is growing on the detention lake dam. Yes, we do have eagles in Oklahoma, and yes, they’re bald. I have noticed a difference between Oklahoma eagles and Washington eagles. For one, the Washington eagles are much bigger. I would say the mature Washington eagles are almost twice as big. Secondly, they are not as shy as Oklahoma eagles. If you get a chance, check out the pic of the eagle on Jess’s Flickr page. She walked right up to the bird and snapped her pics. Anyway, check out the pics and videos of today’s run below.
That trail looked like fun! We went to the lake last weekend looking for the shy eagles, but alas, they were not in residence. We did, however still eat our clementines as a reward.
ReplyDeleteIn the 2nd video did you run up ahead to get that shot or take a SHORTCUT? We are in a competition here!
No short cut. He ran ahead. I thought the fact that he was breathing so hard gave it away :D Just kidding. (: The eagles aren't too shy around here. I love it!!!
ReplyDeleteWatched a video of the first time we all ran at the lake. I miss those Sundays ):
Jess