30 + some extra cred.

Day 30 of my 30 day challenge.

It's here. It happened. A small victory to celebrate. 

My last day definitely ended with the bang it deserved. It was a long, drawn out day of sun, sweat, friends, and the santa monica canyon. 

The 30 day trek ended just as it began - pummeling up and down the wooden steps at the SM stairs. The long loop up and down was a little sweeter than usual. Having two athletic, strong, and motivated guys with me (especially ones who love to take their shirts off) on the steps made the sweat much more fun. So glad Matt and Eugenio joined in - don't think I could have done 12 sets and a hill run without them. 

After all, I do love being the only girl in a group of guys. Someone has to put in the points for the females and prove who's boss....

haha.

A few hours later, still salty, sweaty, and full from brunch, we moved on to phase two. Again, the workout got even juicier with the addition of Matt K., Clare, and Lucas. 

With a packed car, we drove up to the Westridge trails in Mandeville Canyon. The hike is absurd. I'm reminded at how lucky I am to have this within a 10 minute drive. The trails dip up and down along the Santa Monica canyon, outlining the hills, and setting its hikers on top of the world. It's as if you're on a path above all others - with no trees, hills, or rocks barring the view from downtown Los Angeles to Catalina island. It's spectacular. 

After a trek to the base of the mountains, we roller-coastered our way up and down the dirt roads with Lucas nipping out our heels. Only pictures will do these crazy hill runs justice.

And the extra credit? Got this crew down to beach bootcamp this morning. 

Tomorrow? Time to relax.