We said farewell to Spirit Lake once again and headed to Spokane to bike and hang out with Cory, since we'd be passing through. Back to Beacon Hill - really a pretty exposed for a hot and sunny day (mid-90s!!). I for one was happy to get some heat training in, but sadly it did me in a little sooner than I was hoping for - I took a break just before 3 hours of running and couldn't get myself back out there! I took a dip in the Spokane River instead - much cooler than I expected and just what I needed!
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| Spokane River |
Rudy and Cory got started on their bike ride a little later and had slightly more comfortable conditions - I don't think they enjoyed their post-ride swim as much as I enjoyed mine though. The evening included making some fantastic veggie stir fry and staying up too late just chatting - all good!
August 15
We didn't get too awful late of a start - Rudy treated us to one of his specialties - omelettes! and without much hurry, we were back to Coeur d'Alene and Caribou Ridge about noon. Rudy and Cory planned out a couple biking loops while I checked out the trails on foot. The temps stayed in the 80s and there was a lot more shade here, and little creeks to soak my hat in, and hiking, so I easily made 4 hours feeling fine. Pretty cedar woods and views of pined hills, I only stopped for one picture though.
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| A nice view from somewhere along Caribou Ride |
Post run I found a spot in the little Beauty Creek to get in - hot days make cold water so much nicer!
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| Beauty Creek indeed |
Cory was busy in the evening, but Rudy and I still abused his hospitality, making giant salads and gnocchi for dinner. We are spending way too much money on food! And still have a lot of dried grains and such from home, so going to really start making an effort to use up what we have and buy less new stuff every three days!
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