I got an email on Monday that Roberts Farm Preserve in Norway, Maine would be hosting a canicross race on Sunday, and suddenly all our weekend plans changed.

I wasn't sure if my hiking legs would translate into running legs, but there was no way we were missing this! I'm very glad we didn't. It was, as usual, a BLAST.

The trails were so gorgeous in their fall colors, and the dogs were so happy to run. My legs did hold up, and Buffy didn't have to drag me around.

Ed and George tied for first with Aiden and Rondy(Buffy's sister). BIG shout-out to Aiden for doing that well in his very first canicross! It was awesome to see so many friends out there today, including the tiny, but mighty, Pinot! Yes, he followed his big sister, Brie, all the way around the course. Seriously impressive! Thank you so much to Lee for organizing the chaos and giving us a chance to race. A fantastic time was had by all. We really appreciate it!

This is so yummy and somehow nutritious...layers of sweet potatoes, cashew 'cheese cake' with a pecan date crust, sprinkled with candied pecans and topped with a fresh fig. Wow!

Seriously not a good idea to lay your tank on its side, spiling kerosene as you drive down the road. What are they even thinking? I couldn't wait to get away from this truck so I could breathe again. The smell was awful. And then I got to work and saw that it has splashed all over my car! Ugh 

Buffy's happy to be back in training, but oof - my legs are tired. They've been hiking, not running, and they were quite content with that! 🤣 

First canicross practice since last spring. Bring on the races!