Just a note that, even while on a cowboy fantasy vaca with my hubby, I am still getting my workouts in. However, at an altitude of 6800+ feet, I'm finding that walking alone is keeping my heartrate at my target level. Running has been more of a challenge, but I'm getting a few (10) minutes in while in the middle of some of God's prettiest wide open spaces.
Today, however, (Thursday) I am not doing anything. I went on an all day ride yesterday and my knees are very sore. I walked it out some, but as far as running, I'm resting. In the meantime...
Here are a few words of "cowboy" wisdom from a city girl on the trail:
1. If your wrangler says, "Probably should put on our slickers," follow her lead. Wyoming rain, in Wyoming wind, can be
really freezing!
2. Move left when your wrangler says, "Snake! Move left!"
3. Tall sagebrush is a welcome sight when a girl needs to answer nature's call in the middle of 4000 acres.
4. It is "supposedly" not a statement of one's riding ability when the horse you are given is named "Mouse".
5. Key words to know on the trail, especially in the midst of loping..."I'm NOT in control of my horse!!"
6. Veterinary linament is perfectly acceptable for the sore muscles of old people.
7. There is a
huge difference between a German physical therapist (on a summer adventure in America) and a Nashville massage therapist.
8. If you want to dismount, but your feet are numb inside your boots, DON'T!
I've come off without my connection cord from the camera to my laptop...until I pick one up in town (which is at least 1.5 hours away)...the photo above is the fantasy we're living.
Love, Clara and Gus
You've been so patient!
