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September 6, 2010

A Day of Trails

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Whew, I’m pooped! Matt and I had quite the action packed day.

First things first — we met local blogger Caitlin for a trail run!

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Matt’s not a runner — he plays soccer and says he only likes running when he’s chasing something — but he does love trails, so he came along today, too 🙂

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I love this trail! We ran for just over 30 minutes, scrambling through the hilly woods.

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After the run, we headed out for mission: buy a couch! It was a success — we found an awesome sectional for a really good price compared to what we’ve seen looking before, so yay! Pictures to come when it arrives 🙂 It will be really nice to have somewhere to sit finally!

The rest of the afternoon was spent swimming! It was a gorgeous day, and Matt and I met up with my friend Amy from high school and headed to an awesome quarry about 15 minutes away in Durham!

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There were all sorts of people there swimming — all with rafts, since the water is so deep and you can only tread water for so long! 🙂

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The quarry is in a park, and to get to it you have to walk about a mile on a trail in the woods. Then all of a sudden, there’s the water! 🙂 We spent a couple hours in the water playing, lazy-ing around on the rafts, and catching up. It was a great way to spend a beautiful day. I LOVE swimming!

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I’m exhausted — finishing up some homework quickly and then off to bed! Hope you all had a wonderful long weekend… or a wonderful short weekend and good day back at work today 🙂

- anne
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22 comments
  • Tori @ FIToriBLOG.com
    September 6, 2010 · 9:22PM:
    GORGEOUS PHOTOS!!!
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  • Estela @ Weekly Bite
    September 6, 2010 · 9:38PM:
    Beautiful Trails!!!
    Reply
  • Alicia
    September 6, 2010 · 9:52PM:
    I just started following your blog. Found you through Carrots n Cake. I live in Cary, and was wondering where the quarry in Durham is? Sounds like something my husband would love to check out.
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    • Anne P
      September 7, 2010 · 7:54AM:
      There's not really an address since it's in a park, and unfortunately I forget the name of the park, but it's on Howe St. in Durham!
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  • Maria @ Oh Healthy Day
    September 6, 2010 · 10:07PM:
    Oh I sure wish I could get my fiance to run with me! Though I did get him to drink Green Monsters, so anything is possible right? Sounds like a wonderful Labor Day - swimming in nature is so much better than any pool.
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  • Lisa (bakebikeblog)
    September 6, 2010 · 10:08PM:
    Looks like a fun day to me!!!
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  • Michelle September 6, 2010 · 10:16PM:
    Beautiful location but...aren't you in gator country???
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    • Anne P
      September 7, 2010 · 7:53AM:
      Nahhhh. That's Florida :)
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  • Dorry
    September 6, 2010 · 10:20PM:
    What a perfect Labor Day! I bet you're glad you had the extra day to play with Matt since you were in Charlotte. The quarry looks like a perfect swimming spot. Sometimes I'm a weenie about water when I can't see the bottom but I'm working on it. ;)
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  • Mary
    September 6, 2010 · 10:48PM:
    That quarry looks awesome! I lived in Durham for a year and I feel like there is so much more I need to discover still!
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  • Kristy
    September 6, 2010 · 11:21PM:
    I just went on my first trail run saturday. It was EPIC! The muddy trail made it even more fun and messy :-)
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  • Sana
    September 7, 2010 · 12:07AM:
    That trail looks awesome! And it's even paved, so you don't have to worry about falling!
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    • Anne P
      September 7, 2010 · 7:53AM:
      It wasn't paved - it was actually very rocky and hilly! Definitely have to watch your feet - but it's more fun that way :)
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  • DHP September 7, 2010 · 4:07AM:
    A perfect labor day, indeed. Wonderful! Glad you got a final swim in before the weather begins to cool down. Should be quite nice there in the fall...
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  • Adventurer September 7, 2010 · 5:19AM:
    A trail run and a swimming hole. What could be better on a Labor Day!? Wonderful -
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  • Lauren
    September 7, 2010 · 7:03AM:
    Sounds like a perfect day!
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  • Paige @ Running Around Normal
    September 7, 2010 · 12:49PM:
    I've never run on a rough trail like that. Sounds fun! In fact, your WHOLE day sounds like fun!!
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  • Heather C
    September 7, 2010 · 7:04PM:
    Definitely a Labor-Day weekend well spent! Not sure you'd get me in that water, but a raft sounds Awesome ;)
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  • Brittany (A Healthy Slice of Life)
    September 7, 2010 · 9:17PM:
    Oh I love hiking! Especially as fall approaches :) Glad you had fun in Charlotte! I love just north, in Mooresville
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  • Katherine @ Left Coast Contessa
    September 8, 2010 · 12:20AM:
    So pretty! I really want to start trail running, and these pictures are really motivating me.
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  • Kris S September 8, 2010 · 9:31AM:
    I love trail running :) keeps it interesting when you have to adjust every step!
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  • Pat Elserry September 8, 2010 · 10:37AM:
    Once again you've captured some great photos!! I bet that area will look so pretty in the Fall when the leaves begin to change. Can't wait to see your new couch :)
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