I love Moab. I could live there. Jas & I went down there this weekend for the half-marathon. We asked the kids if they wanted to go...but they were much more excited about spending the weekend with "Granny & Grampy" Conder.
We didn't object.
The race was fun! About 30 degrees at the start, but it warmed up quickly. Was a relief since Friday had horrible winds and blowing snow. After the race we hiked around Arches National Park for a bit.
Sunday morning we biked slick rock. Was the warmest day there. Which was a good thing since Jason's derailleur decided to break about 3 miles out. We attempted to salvage the chain by shortening it and keeping the bike in one gear, but even the chain was bent and wouldn't stay on. So, Jason went "chainless" the second half of the course. Wasn't too bad since it was mostly downhill. He only had to walk uphill then coasted down. We still made decent time. 
We said good-bye to that k-mart special bike at the trailhead. No tears. It may still be in the dumpster. I'm thinkin next time we will just rent one of those "fancy schmancy" bikes from town.
We had so much fun, but missed the kids. Think that we will have to come back with them next time. Just felt so nice to be WARM for a weekend. As I am typing this, it is snowing. Must be spring!
