Day 75

On our first day we hiked up to the Blue Hole, a narrow canyon on the Upper Imnaha River on the east side of the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area in eastern Oregon.

 

 

 

 

Upper Imnaha River exiting the Blue Hole.

Ponderosa Pine Cone along the trail.

We had an amazing time camping for a few days along the Upper Imnaha River at the Indian Crossing Trailhead.  More photos to follow...

Day 74

Who kept the faith and fought the fight; The glory theirs, the duty ours. 

 Wallace Bruce

Troy and I spent today together, laughing and having a wonderful time outdoors. 

Pictures aren't great, but spending Memorial Day with my favorite person was lovely. 

We are going to be taking a short internet break starting tomorrow and while we won't be blogging, we promise to take a daily pic and catch up on the blog before the weekend!

Until then, have a wonderful week...may it be filled with much happiness and warm blue skied days for  everyone!

Till next time,

Romy

Day 73

*Warning - this post is going to be picture and mush heavy*

Troy completed in the Onion Man Triathlon today and he came out the gate a powerhouse.

Troy is wearing sleeveless wet suit with yellow around the sleeve. 

He had a swim that was nothing short of amazing. His time for a 1500 meters was 18.05. In layman's terms...he swam his a$$ off.

Start of the men's division.

Cycling, was 1.15...he was expecting a bit faster but the wind was blowing like crazy so even with a few extra minutes on his time, he was pleased.

Transitioning for run.

Troy will say that he wasn't happy with his run. He felt a bit dehydrated and he maybe didn't eat enough due to nerves in the morning but...he completed the 10k in under an hour.

Picture taken by a friend, thanks Kathy!

Well deserved drink.

Yesterday when we went for a hike, we went through part of the 10k trail and I pointed to a tree along the way and told him that when he passed it today to think about me waiting for him at the finish line and being so, so very proud of him.  Proud isn't even a strong enough word. Today was incredibly emotional for me, knowing how hard he worked...to see his commitment in completing this was pretty inspiring. The entire day I felt like my heart would explode with pride. 

Troy is a million different beautiful, inspirational things...today was a day that I know the both of us will remember for the rest of our lives. 

Congrats, my love...you are titanium for sure. Next stop...Ironman. 

Till next time,

Romy

Day 72

We went for a nice, long hike today at the nearby lake to enjoy the pretty day. Troy didn't want to push it too much with this being the big weekend, but staying home and doing nothing is typically not an option either of us enjoy. 

The hike was just awesome, we had a really good time ( I may or may not have stood on a bench dancing like a geek and singing a little, until I was informed that sound carries realllly well and people could clearly see us ) even though he pushed me to go up vertical like hills! He was awesome about being patient and gave me great tips on how to get up a steep incline using a climbing rest step. Once I started to get the hang of it, it was easy peasy to go up hills. I didn't even feel it at all. Oh and I wore my Vibrams and they did just awesome. The gravely roads never bothered me once and I loveee how great they feel. 

I have spent a lot of the last decade in poor health. A lot of ups and downs with various illnesses and there were many times that I never thought I would get through it and back to my "normal" self. I was half right. I got through it for sure but I am feeling much better than I ever have. Life is good. I was telling Troy today that I will never ever stop pushing myself physically because it is just a must in my life. If I can, I will. :)

So these roads you see here, aren't simply dirt trails to me. They are pure joy, because not only can I walk them....if Troy had wanted to run them...I could have. 

Okay, that's it for today. I think I have rambled enough!

Till next time,
Romy

P.S. Troy took all the pics!

Day 71

Full day! Luckily, the week is finally over. Troy and I went over to Bennington Lake today for a swim and little run, it was nice if not a bit chilly. His idea of taking it easy was a swim and a bike ride today. Sigh. I am not surprised though!

I had no idea what to take a picture of today because I didn't take my camera or cell to the lake and was whining about what to shoot. We were driving down the street to the sporting goods store and he said, "just stick your phone out the window and take a picture!". So I did. Impressed? Lol. 

I have to start getting serious about weights. I do so, SO much cardio and very little strength training which isn't good. So I spend a lot of time trying to sort out what I need and what I should be doing.

I know for sure what I don't need...

Who wears that! Who runs around with a Power Chute! Not me, that's for sure!



Till next time,
Romy

Day 70

Unsettled weather which is very fitting for an unsettled week.  Not exactly what I was hoping for in the week leading up to the triathlon, but life is kind of like that sometimes.  Sunny weather on the way!


Troy
Droid

Day 69

I have had this rosary hanging in all of my vehicles for the last um....19 years or so. I like looking up and knowing it is there.

I am for sure not the best Catholic ever but I have very strong faith. There isn't a day I don't take a few minutes to give thanks and whisper a prayer or two for loved ones and those that I know need them. I rarely discuss religion because it is a private and personal thing. People believe what they believe in and as long as they respect my views, I will respect theirs 100%.

Faith is a knowledge within the heart, beyond the reach of proof. 
Khalil Gibran 


Till next time,
Romy