I assumed I wouldn't feel anything. I mean, there were no hills, no climbing, nothing at all that should cause worry. Fine, it was an 8-mile round trip, but I've walked more in a day holiday shopping. Walking (or hiking) the newly completed East Bay Bridge this morning turned out to be a marathon event in many aspects. First, there was already a group of 25 or so at the start time ready to embark. Another 10 or so arrived soon after and the huge group made our way under the Oakland maze and next to newly planted landscaping. I kept running back and forth from the front to end of the lines just to catch up with everyone. Actually, it was more difficult to just keep going as the picture opportunities didn't stop. If you weren't focused on the beautiful modern structure holding the bridge, then you could see a new perspective of San Francisco.
We made our way back and ran into more E&Aers who decided to come late and do the walk as well. They knew they would run into us and it was great motivation to keep going as we got a big hug and smiles from them. Then, it finally happened. Was it my quads or my knees that started screaming first? We were almost off the bridge, why now? All of a sudden, lunch seemed like a great idea. Forget lunch, anyplace to sit was a great idea. With plenty of conversation for distraction we made our way back to Bay Street in Emeryville for a nice lunch. I kept calling them with reservation updates as many weren't certain if they were going to stay. I was more than pleased (and not surprised at all) that a huge group all joined me.
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