Journal 5- Friday ski pratice

Last Friday for ski practice we took a bus up sinks canyon and then ran up to the falls. It was the perfect temperature outside for running, not to hot, and not to cold. I started out running close behind Shelby, and after awhile Alison passed us and I took up the third place position amongst the girls on our team. We worked our way up to the falls, running on the downhills and flats and ski walking on the uphills. Eventually, we made it up to the falls and took in the beautiful view. From there, we continued up a little ways to the next pool and took a moment to stretch our muscles. Soon Annikki and Kara caught up, and I began the run down with them. On the way down, Kara, Annikki, and I took a moment, to stop at "meditation rock" a huge cliff, off the trail overlooking the river, the falls, and the rest of the canyon. It's our tradition to meditate on this rock when ever we pass by, so we sat down and spent a good 30 seconds meditating at the top of the world. To finish up our meditating, we did some yoga, a quick salute to the moon, and turned back towards the trail to head down to the bus. Once on the trail the rest of the run was a breeze. It was all downhill, so all you had to do was let your legs fall in front of you and you went flying down the canyon. After a few short adventures with ice patches, and lost gloves, Annikki and I made it down the canyon and back to the bus. Soon after, every one else made it back and we headed off towards home.