walking in la

Anne and I walked 13 miles today, along The Strand from Dockweiler to Hermosa and back.
It was a perfect day to walk. Blue skies, a light breeze, tons of friendly people out walking their dogs, and a beach absolutely packed with people playing volleyball. There was this festive atmosphere everywhere, and I felt like my soul got a little recharge while my body got a light workout.
The marathon is on Sunday, and we’re making sure that we’re properly conditioned (we are) and that our pace hasn’t changed (it hasn’t. We’re still about 4.2 MPH). We walked nine miles yesterday, and I think we’re taking tomorrow off . . . my feet are aching.
Now it’s time for a quick shower, and then dinner: I’m barbecuing chicken and serving it with black beans. Goodtimes.