I have a weird relationship with running. I don’t particularly enjoy it, but somehow I’ve completed 2 half-marathons and 2 full. I think that speaks more to my love of schedules, regimens and checking figurative boxes, which makes me sound so free-spirited and fun. That said, I woke up Sunday morning with an immediate urge to go outside and run like the wind, preferably by the beach and before the temperature hit 90 degrees. (San Diego basically skipped winter and spring.)
I give Mission Beach and Pacific Beach (better known here as PB) a lot of flack for its red cup reputation, but I must admit, there’s such great positive energy. From runners and cyclists to skateboarders and rollerbladers, almost everyone is doing something active, and as I was reminded yesterday, living in a weather wonderland like San Diego really does make us all so happy here.
Since I’m not all that religious about running, I stopped to snap evidence of those positive vibes along the way. Here are some sunny pics to start the week:
way to go for running all those races. I really want to run a full at least once. I used to love running but since last year, I have lost it :( what a beautiful place to run..
Thanks, Dixya! Maybe signing up for a 10K or half will get you in the spirit…once the weather gets warmer.
I love running and wish I had a beach that nice nearby to run in!!
If you ever visit San Diego, at least you’ll know where to go :)
#runningrams! So proud. :o) Also, love the “red cup reputation” line.
Snaps to you for the terminology!
I love this post so much. I’m embarrassed to say I’ve never ventured over to Mission Beach or PB during the day. You’ve inspired me to check out the positive vibes this weekend!
Thank you! You should definitely take Clare for a stroll there. There’s tons of good people-watching, too.
Looks so lovely! I made two of your recipes this week–the granola (finally!) and the coconut oil body scrub. Haven’t used the body scrub yet, but can’t wait to… and the granola is awesome!!
Awesome!! So glad you like the granola. It’s truly one of the best recipes in my arsenal. And the scrub is a great gentle option. I want to try one with raw cane sugar for a rougher scrub-down. Did you use roses or orange blossom syrup? Or something else?