Runyon Canyon

The following pictures are from the Mulholland Scenic Corridor, near Runyon Canyon. 

 I woke up at 5:30 a.m. on a Sunday to go on a hike,  this is very unlike me.  I LOVE to sleep! Runyon Canyon is a popular hiking trail in Los Angeles and has a tiny parking, so if you want to a parking space you need to beat the crowds and arrive extremely early. This hike was not as difficult as I expected, there was only one section that was very challenging because it was up hill and I honestly felt like I was struggling to breathe. I felt like I I had forgotten how to breathe and needed some sort of breathing tutorial! Once I reached the top I felt accomplished and like throwing up a little bit but I survived and the rest felt like a breeze.  

p.s. Sorry for another hiking post, I'll try to mix things up. 

Lately...

I've been going on hikes every Sunday for the last month and half. I was actually working out during the week to be in shape for our Sunday hikes. I was doing this because I didn't want to feel like I was dying  and need a chopper to come and rescue me during our hikes. Summer came along and heated things up, and weekday workouts ended. I have an elliptical in my garage, which is a great work out but with the heat lately there is no way I can work out in there. I need to stay on track with this work out high and find a way to continue to work out in this heat. My best bet would be to wake up early and work out before the mercury rises, but waking up early is probably the hardest part of my day! I need help, suggestions will work too!

...when it was in the 80's & not a cloud in the sky.

The weather here in Southern California has been a little wacky. During the weekend it was sunny and warm and then Monday arrived and it rained! Tuesday started with clouds and by lunch time it was sunny and warm again. Wednesday rolled around and it was cloudy and gloomy. I know I can't complain, especially right now when the East Coast is basically covered in snow but I just don't know if I should wear sandals or boots in the morning. Anyhow, this crazy weather had me thinking of the warm weather we've been having this winter. These pictures were taken two weeks ago when it was in the 80's and not a cloud in the sky.  The location was the John Ferraro Building in downtown Los Angeles.