Yesterday I decided to run from the mountain to Cafe Perica. Maybe about 11 or 12km... but it was the BEST run i have had in a while! So while I was running I thought of different things I learned while on this nice trek!
1. 4 big dogs live on San Josito Road
2. The whales tale was created to be seen at 9am
3. It's okay to look like Shaggy when running downhill.
4. I now understand how bending knees is crucial on all downhill running
5. Run TO Uvita not FROM Uvita
6. Be ready to jump into a ditch at anytime
7. Pedestrians DO NOT have the right of way
8. The Coastal Road with Cars is more dangerous than the Jungle Road with snakes
9. Running facing traffic is a new concept for Ticos
10. Horn blowing from friends while running through downtown Hillsborough in high school prepared me for running in Costa
11. The road from San Josito to the Servicentro Bahia is a slight uphill... who knew??
12. When going down a dirt road and you think, "I don't remember these pot holes," turn around
13. When going down the same road with the new pot holes and wonder where's the butterfly colony?? turn around.
14. When you finally realize the road you are on will not go to the ocean don't beat yourself up with how you should have turned around at the pot holes.
15. My current shoes are shot!
16. Iguanas crossing the road is okay... cats are rare
17. School kids have P.E. class and Music Class in the same room
18. Lastly, Cafe Perica opens at 1pm on Monday, so be prepared to walk an additional 2kms back to Uvita to get a ride.
Loved this....makes me sooo want to run again...only in my 'hood and at park! Hey, had lunch with Bienk, Kelly, Jen, and my friend Laura D. today. I heard from Kelly (not sure how solid this is) that you are teaching health next (this, now) year! Supposedly, A. Hylton is going to MP, and you are moving into her spot! Also, Marburger is going to be the interventionist. Again, not sure how set this is, but I am pumped for you!!!!!!!!!! Miss u!
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