HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM ROCKY & I.............
Me & the little man looking oh so scary.....Isn't he the cutest little Devil ever???? I was Midnight Fairy........
I still love dressing up. So funny though, I use to dress like this everyday 13 years ago. I'm very serious. I wore my make-up like that every night I went out.
LOL....I couldn't wait to get home from REI tonight to wash it all off.
Funny how much I've changed over the years.
I will find out Friday if I won the costume contest.

You better behave or I will cast an evilspell on you.......................................................................

HAPPY HALLOWEEN...........Halloween run on the Quarry lakes/Alameda creek trail 7 miles. I will post pictures of me & Rocky in our costumes later on today.
It is very over cast today..I love it!! Went to crossfit this morning & than ran. I'm off to go get a massage now then I work tonight at REI.
What were you doing during the Earthquake yesterday??? I was working at REI. We really felt it there. Felt pretty strong.
Hey lets keep my secret that I can fly. I really don't need all the media attention...LOL....
You know me gotta ham it up on a run. Always time to give my best modeling pose.
Happy and thankful that I'm healthy and can run and do the things I love to do. We must not forget these things.

"Take all opportunities to break old habits and old patterns as this is a time of rebirth and re-invention. Sometimes patterns are hard to change so perhaps the easier way to is to discard them altogether. Certainly there will be mini-endings and beginnings around this time, so don’t hold onto the past, allow new situations to be drawn to you and to flourish. Evolution, like the passage of time, is not within our control. So go with the flow and allow yourself to be guided. © Stephen Haynes"

The Mission Peak 12 hour challenge...I highlighted the route. the part going up is where we are hiking up. We will start where it says Eagle springs campground.

I was out running at 4pm and it started raining. I unleashed my inner child and we had fun.

There was a high school cross country team out on the Alameda creek trail. I got worked trying to keep up with those kids. Yeah, they kicked my butt. Well I am like 26 years older then them.

I thought back to when I was their age. Hell would of had to freeze over to get me to run...LOL... Now look at me. I can even fly, just look at my legs in that picture.

"The call of destiny is strong, so follow what you know to be right and true. If you ask the universe for help, inspiration or guidance be assured that it will be supplied. Persevere with the sure knowledge that what will ultimately transpire will be, not only as good as you think, but will in fact be much better than expected. Have faith in the future, your long-term goals will surely be fulfilled. Remember though that it is the power of commitment that makes it so, not just idly wishing. © Stephen Haynes"

Saturday & Sunday's trail runs.

Had a great weekend. Ran trail's near Mount Diablo with Mike. We explored the Las Trampas to Diablo trail and than ran an out and back out of Macedo Ranch.

Sunday ran Mission Peak to Sunol with Myling & Joe. I haven't seen them since July so it was good to run with them again.

They will also be running the Mission Peak 12 hour challenge on Saturday.

I hope everyone was able to get out and run this weekend too.





"Don’t overload yourself with any more thinking. This is more a time of resting before action takes place. Intellectual reasoning only leads to frustration or leads you away from the direction you should be taking. As this is a re-orientation period take time to evaluate your goals, they may not be the same goals that you started with. Trust your feelings more, future success is at hand. © Stephen Haynes "

THESE LEGS HAVE TAKEN ME SO MANY PLACES.
WITHOUT THEM i WOULD OF NEVER BEEN ABLE SEE THE BEAUTY THE WORLD HAS TO OFFER.
They get me where I need to go. They are strong and they never let me down.

Friday afternoon's run. Quarry lakes. It's a beautiful place run even if it is flat. So many different kind of birds. I always have to get my bird guide book out to look up the different one's that I see.

"Release your worries and your cares, just let go as if you had no idea of what might or could happen. Don’t hang onto the idea of loss or failure because, if you let go of all you think you want, want will be replaced by true happiness. What you need will be given or will manifest itself, even though it is unlikely to come in the form you think it should. All mistakes are eventually corrected as the universe takes a hand in your affairs. ©Stephen Haynes"

LIFE IS GOOD!!!! LET ME CHANGE THAT, IT'S GREAT!

I worked at Whole Foods yesterday. It was the first time I have been back since I left in May. It was great seeing all my old friends. I never really realized how much I am loved by the team members & customers. Everyone told me they missed my positive outgoing personality. I really missed everyone too.
All the customers were so happy to. It feels good to be so loved.
I will still work there a couple times a week. Love the discount 20% and missed my friends.

This is a raw sandwich. Doesn't it look yummy. Made it through the Master cleanse so it's time to eat.

"Now is a time of commitment. Decide upon your direction or goal and begin the journey towards it. Take time to recognise the patterns that have sabotaged you in the past and eliminate them from your future. Change must take place in the inner you before change can take place in the real world. Let balance be your watchword and if you need help then it will appear. © Stephen Haynes"

When I'm running I often feel like someone or something is following me.
Well someone is and it's my shadow. I feel as though it's one of my angels watching over me.
Master cleanse day #10. I come off the cleanse tomorrow. I get to drink orange juice for two days then I go back to my 100% raw diet. I must say I feel good but I know I should keep going for 20 days to get a better cleanse because of all the medication I was on, In January I will do a 20 day Master cleanse. I have time to mentally prepair for it.

"There is a power at work that is not seen but nevertheless exists. When we are unable to deal with, or change, our situation this unforeseen power comes to our aid. So expect difficulties or obstacles to be transformed or even neutralised, but in all cases with a positive outcome. There is nothing to fear at this time, it is only a process, as the old gives way to the new. Without change growth cannot occur. The right ideas or actions will become apparent. © Stephen Haynes"

BEAUTIFUL DAY ON MISSION PEAK.
This were all taking on my run today. Today I had a plan. I wanted to measure the loop up top from the Camp ground and back. It is 1.75 miles. I did the loop 3 times. I never thought of doing loops for hours and hours before. But on November 3rd I want to get everyone who is interested in doing a Mission Peak challenge 12 hours. I want to see how many loops I can do in 12 hours and I figure it's great training for Quad. dipsea. We would meet at Mission Peak parking lot and hike up. Everyone would have to carry there own supplies the 4 miles to the campground. Whatever food you would need or drink. There is water at the campground we would just have to add sweet water drops since there is now a sign saying it's not safe to drink. We could carry a couple empty jugs up and add the drops.
I think it would be fun so if anyone wants to do it let me know. I will write a more detailed instructions later.
Great day to be outside. I ran 12 miles and it was warm. Now I'm off to work ;)
Last thing I'm on day #9 of my cleanse, day 9 is usually hard for me. I'm hanging in there on Thursday night I get to eat a some raw foods woo hoo....




"Persevere and direct your energy towards your goals. If you do this and truly believe in what you’re trying to achieve you will be given the power to succeed. Sometimes obstacles should be seen as a test - pass the test and overcome the obstacles and success will be in your grasp. If you are feeling challenged right now examine whether it is due to misunderstandings or perhaps a mistrust. Opportunities will arise to resolve your situations. © Stephen Haynes"

Day #8 of the Master cleanse............
I'm on my 8th day of the master cleanse and I'm feeling really good. I'm excited to get back on track and eating 100% Raw. Yes, it's a challenge when I'm running Ultra's but I just have to make sure I do drop bags at aid stations. I'm going to work on making a raw energy gel with Agave nectar.
My face is looking much better, my neck is still very itchy and red. My doctor said it can stay that way for 4 months. It hasn't even been a month so I'm healing fast.
It's a beautiful day, I love these warm fall days. I'm going to see Into the wild in a few hours. I read the book and loved it, so we'll see how the move is.
Enjoy the Wisdom card it's a good one today.


"Change, disruption or obstacles could be the order of the day! There is a reason for each of these occurrences but in general it can be said that the way in which you are doing things, or viewing things, has to change. Very often the universe takes a hand and helps you by clearing away the debris of the old, but be assured that what is right, essential or just plain needed, will remain in place. In all cases be calm in the face of these unexpected events and just know that everything is going to be all right. © Stephen Haynes"

MISSION PEAK ON A FOGGY,COLD FALL MORNING.
Catra & Julia having fun!!!!
My first Fall Newt sighting, and boy is he cute just a little baby. I hope he makes it safely to where he's heading. Good luck little guy.
Julia's turn around point. She's a Mom and a wife and sometimes she has things to do, so she can't play all day with me :(
Feels good to be back up to running 20 miles again. I felt great. I'm on day#6 of the master cleanse and felt pleanty of energy on my run. What a beautiful Fall day. Have a beautiful day friends.

"Things are not always what they appear, so examine everything carefully. What looks very positive could be negative and what looks negative could in fact be positive. The universe is a strange place and so things don’t always have to go according to your plan to actually be beneficial. This is a time to rely upon the Self, so examine and let go of support systems that no longer serve you. © Stephen Haynes"

Running in Sunol.
I love Sunol it is such a beautiful place. You feel so small is such a big open space. There is so much to explore. It is my playground. For those of you who have not run there yet, I suggest you go there some time to see the beauty.
DAY#5 Of the master cleanse I'm half way there and feeling good. I plan on running to Rose Peak in Sunol tomorrow with my friend Julia. It's 20 miles , it's been a while since I've been up to the peak so looking forward to it.
Self portrait on Flag Hill in Sunol
Running up to Eagle view trail Sunol
Me pondering life on Cerro Estes trail Junction.

"There is a power at work that is not seen but nevertheless exists. When we are unable to deal with, or change, our situation this unforeseen power comes to our aid. So expect difficulties or obstacles to be transformed or even neutralised, but in all cases with a positive outcome. There is nothing to fear at this time, it is only a process, as the old gives way to the new. Without change growth cannot occur. The right ideas or actions will become apparent. © Stephen Haynes"

My face is looking much better.
My skin is still really dry and flakey and my neck is almost completely healed.It's been a long journey. The recover from the co2 laser resurfacing has been long and slow. I am finally seeing the benifits, and am happy with the results.

Here are a few more lovely images of Mission Peak. I hope you all have an awesome day I'm off to run. Day #4 of the Master cleanse and I'm feeling good still. Almost half way through.

"Don’t try to weigh things up or make a hasty judgement, the time is not right. Things haven’t yet had time to establish themselves so judging them too soon would be a waste of time and energy. Let things and situations have space and time to evolve. Let tomorrow take care of itself. Problems or obstacles that have been in your way will either resolve or dissolve as time goes by. This would be a great time to do a kindness or a charitable deed for someone less fortunate than you. This will be energetically replaced with a valuable piece of information. © Stephen Haynes"

Running Mission Peak in the Rain.


It's great to be out running the trails again. I was happy it was raining, because I got to test out my new Arcteryx gortex rain jacket. I have 2 Patagonia light weight rain jackets. I decided to get something more bomber. Being stuck in a storm on the PCT and get soaked to the bone was no fun. So I thought it was about time I get something new. It worked great, as we all know gortex doesn't breath that well. I felt fine I wasn't overheated at all. I love this Jacket.
Day #3 of the Master cleanse and I'm feeling good.
Oh, I guess I haven't mentioned the latest news. I started working at REI in Fremont. While out on the PCT I knew I needed to change. Driving to work everyday, wasting gas and paying 4 bucks to go to work just didn't make sence . I'm excided that I can run to work 2 days a week on my short run days 10 miles round trip. I will be working in outerwear/footwear. This week is just training. Next week I start training in my department. I still am seasonal at Whole Foods. I plan on woring there 3 days a month.

"Change, disruption or obstacles could be the order of the day! There is a reason for each of these occurrences but in general it can be said that the way in which you are doing things, or viewing things, has to change. Very often the universe takes a hand and helps you by clearing away the debris of the old, but be assured that what is right, essential or just plain needed, will remain in place. In all cases be calm in the face of these unexpected events and just know that everything is going to be all right. © Stephen Haynes"

It's that time again! Master Cleanse time!

I'm on day two of my 10 day cleanse. I felt it was time after being on medication and antibiotics. Having giardia I was on some pretty heavdy duty stuff. Having had surgery I was on a lot of different medication so I'm ready to clean house so to speak. Time to heal and get my health back. Day one yesterday, I had a major headache. It's just a sign the body is going through the healing.

Today I feel a little bit like I did when I had giardia. I'm hoping getting out for a easy run up Mission Peak will help me feel better.

Have a beautiful day & Happy healing.

"New beginnings or the possibilities of a new start are soon to be presented. Use your inner magician to pull together all the components of what soon will be in the offing, as you should now be able to manifest your hopes, dreams and desires. Remember you are only at the beginning, the first stages of development, so the more you are able to accept the more will be given to you. © Stephen Haynes"

CO2 LASER RESURFACING.....

I know the one picture is very painful to look at. Trust me it was painful!!! There were days I thought what the hell have I done to myself. I look like a monster, I will never look the same. The picture was on day 4.
These others are today day 10. I put a little powder on my face so I'm not bright red. My neck is still healing that part has hurt the most.
I will make a separate blog about the journey soon with more details.

Thanks to all my friends who have been supportive of me during this. Jo Lynn, Julia & Jerry the 3 "J's" you guys are awesome. I have only been out of the house at night a couple times to walk Rocky. Without my friends I would of been 100 times more depressed. I know I told Jo Lynn I would of never done this if I knew how much pain I would of been in. You know what looking at my skin today I would do it all over again.
I decided to do the Laser resurfacing because I had a lot of sun damage. I noticed more after the PCT. I now will wear a hat and sunscreen; I have too. It usually takes a month to start seeing results but I see them already. My doctor was amazed Thursday how fast I'm healing. It takes most 14 days to where they feel ok to put make up on and go out in public.
I'm heading in public in the day for the first time now. I should be able to run in a couple more days. My neck should be healed enough by than.
WISDOM CARD........................
"Don’t overload yourself with any more thinking. This is more a time of resting before action takes place. Intellectual reasoning only leads to frustration or leads you away from the direction you should be taking. As this is a re-orientation period take time to evaluate your goals, they may not be the same goals that you started with. Trust your feelings more, future success is at hand. © Stephen Haynes "

BEAUTIFUL TREES ALONG THE PACIFIC CREST TRAIL. These are just a few of the beautiful trees I saw along the PCT.
It's impossible to take a bad picture out in the wilderness. There is so much beauty Everywhere you look.
I'm sure each one of these trees has a story to tell, if only they could speak.
Everyday I made a point to hug a tree so I could recive energy to keep me going. I do that everytime I run along the Ohlone trail to Sunol. I have a favorite tree that I hug and ask for energy.
My wisdom card is perfect for me. I am getting ready to start a new job. I'm excited to get back to working. I'm still healing but each day I look better & feel better.

"Be grateful for a new lease of life. Long-standing situations, stalemates or dead ends now come to an end. The universe has taken note of your situation and is prepared to repair or correct it. You for your part must be prepared to let go and to co-operate with the universal energy. The past is now beginning to fade and regeneration is beginning. Accept all that is going to be offered, you will be delighted with how it will change your life. © Stephen Haynes"