Since the first COVID lockdown in March of 2020, I have been maintaining the same four week between-marathon workout routine with only minor variations in mileage on any given day...but, as of this morning's run, I'm officially ramping up towards another marathon. Due to on-going COVID concerns, I have not registered for an actual race, but I'm using the California International Marathon's date as a fixed target around which to base my training. I want to make sure I still run a marathon per year. With that said, this is the first time I have had the band strap loops break on a Garmin watch...and there were two.

Amazon is fast! Already got replacements (and with spares).

Selfie at Torrance Beach facing Palos Verdes

If I run to the beach mid-week, it means I'm running longer and it is hotter than usual #RunningDuringPandemic #FullyVaxxed #LifesABeach #HotAndHumid #Heatwave

This is where Valerie and I officially began our journey together on this day 25 years ago! #RunningDuringPandemic #FullyVaxxed #HappyAnniversary #TwentyFiveYears #TimeTravelers

25th wedding anniversary selfie! I make it a point to run by here whenever this date coincides with a scheduled run, but I already run by here quite often (sometimes twice a week).

That said, I think this is the first time I have stepped inside this building since our reception. I probably shouldn't be in here though.

Part of the reason we chose this location was that it felt very removed from the city despite being just up the hill...also the reason why Valerie and I ended up moving up here 15 years ago.

The gazebo's structure and location have changed since our wedding...before it was a larger structure closer to this corner