Tue, Jul 29 2014 - Vickery Creek Fitness Hike - Oxbo Road (View Original Event Details) Trip Leader(s): Joyce T. Participants: Joyce T., SusanF, Brad B, Michael M, Beth S, Linda H, DaveO, KimVo, Deb R, Phyllis, Janice, Carm H, Toni, Rich, Mark F, Bill S

Oh, we did well tonight!  A fast but extremely enjoyable 5.5 mile hike at Vickery Creek took us just over 1 hour and 40 minutes - - and that's with a few stops along the way for water and catch-ups.  The group was amazing - - 16 people who were all able to maintain the pace.  We had a couple of new members - - Rich B. and Phyllis I. - - who were undaunted by the hills, roots, and speed.  Welcome to the AOC, you two.  

Susan led us through Waller Park before we crossed the bridge into Vickery Creek.  By the time we got to the bridge, we had already hiked almost 2 miles.  

I found that swinging my arms behind my back really does increase my speed!  Thanks, Ralph!  :-)  Though we were fast, we were still a notch behind Ralph's speed at high gear! ~ Joyce