We had a little drive to the race, so got out of there early Sunday morning -

and got to Healdsburg in time to check in and get a little warm-up in. (And some dog-petting time for Chris.)

The 3K and 10K runs started at the same time - the start was a little confusing, but got sorted out in about a block. We ran through a residential neighborhood of Healdsburg -

then up a pretty significant hill (I walked a couple short stretches) and around Fitch Mountain, then back to town. I swear I took a few pictures along here, but there was nothing on my camera, so I'm not sure what happened there. Have to make do with a map:

Despite the heat and a strange lack of water on the course, I was able to put a good finish on, and beat my 50:00 goal with 47:50. I somehow missed Dave coming through, despite sitting by the finish with my camera waiting for him, but did catch Amber -

We cooled off, waited for the awards (Chris won the 3K), and did some monkeying around -


Until it was lunchtime. The Bear Republic Brewery was right there in Healdsburg, and we sampled their offerings.


It was back to the hotel for a swim, shower, naps, then off to Santa Rosa that evening for sour beers and jalapeno pizza at Russian River Brewing:

(Thanks for driving, Amber...)
Monday morning we headed out to look for some trails near our hotel in San Rafael - ended up at China Camp State Park. Once we got some climbing out of the way, there were some great trails there. We did about 4 miles, good enough to keep loose in the car later.
(And thanks for the pictures there, Chris -)
After a quick swim, we checked out of our hotel and made the short trip to Marin Brewing for lunch. Not as many beers to try there, but some interesting fruity ones.


A very successful weekend of running and beer tasting. Thanks everyone!
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