Hagg Lake Run

Which was more fun: the race or McMenamins? For all of us - BOTH. Tom, Dana and I left Ashland on Friday without our dogs to head for Forest Grove and an ultra training run at Hagg Lake. The evening before the race we all clustered around the table for a group "before" shot. We dined and stayed at the McMenamins Grand Lodge, a lovingly restored building from the 1920's which originally housed those Masons and their relatives who were in need. The facility is lovely and comfortable, but for the noise! Some of those high energy folks even imbibed until the wee hours - how do they do it? We managed to get in a full nights rest, those who ran got muddy, and those who missed their dogs made new dog friends and hunted for the perfect latte. After the race we all celebrated our safe return with hot baths, long showers, a huge meal and a deep rest before driving back to Ashland.