antler fungi

more antler fungi
Originally uploaded by seawallrunner.

Sometimes it's the smallest of beings that are the most beautiful. To wit, these antler fungi. No taller than two centimeters, they sprout small white flowers during the summer.

[ Near kilometer 12.5 on the Alouette Mountain trail ]

rainy majesty

rainy majesty
Originally uploaded by seawallrunner.

mossy trees at Pacific Spirit Park today

Running Training Has Begun Again

1:45 hours in Pacific Spirit Park today, in the driving rain. I'm surprised at the upgrades on the trails, my favourite puddle-farms now feature almost cement-like gravel fillings. The trail from the bottom of Sword Fern and Marine all the way to the beginning of Spanish is now filled with little rose pebbles, worn stiff by daily commuter cyclists. Cleveland, Salish, Sasamat... all are filled in and feature nary a puddle in sight. I almost felt cheated. But the views didn't disappoint - lush moss-covered trees, deep dark evergreens, the smell of fresh earth drinking in the morning rain. Did I mention the rain already? Driving, relentless, cold and refreshing. Just what a reborn runner really needs

double rainbow

double rainbow, originally uploaded by seawallrunner.

a double rainbow ends the weekend, after two solid days of rain

sunset drama

sunset drama, originally uploaded by seawallrunner.

Even after a weekend of solid rain, the sunsets can be spectacular. Here's an example...