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Yoga with your yoghurt
Despite rumours to the contrary they’re a trusting bunch these Hollywood types; at the entrance of the park there’s a trust-based snack shop– cold bottled water, cereal bars, fruit and doggy treats all laid out on a table next to a price list and a money box.
I resisted the urge to indulge in a portable breakfast as I have a hot date with a pancake house lined up for later but decided water was probably a good idea being that even at this time of year it can get pretty hot.
To add to the general feeling of goodwill there’s a notice just inside the Fuller Avenue entrance that lists the times of the daily free yoga session offered on a cornered off lawn.
This state-owned park stretches over 160 acres and offers several hiking routes.
I chose to go anti-clockwise and up a steep hill as, being that this trial only takes about 45 minutes, I figure I should be able to handle it.
As well as Joely Richardson I am pretty sure I saw Ewan McGregor and a couple of people from House and ER but I can’t be sure, everyone has a peaked cap on and huge sunglasses.
Was it him? Lisa's sure she saw Ewan McGregor!
There are some seriously fit people carrying weighted packs and showing off their rippling muscles, but it’s not nearly as intimidating as I thought it might be and it’s all very relaxed.
Well, as relaxed as you can get when trekking up a small mountain.
Fitness wise, I can see how this would be helpful.
With far-reaching views of LA curving up towards the Hollywood sign at the top this walk is truly exhilarating.
There are plenty of other routes to take so you wouldn’t get bored and you can take it at whatever pace you need to.
With the wind blowing back my hair and the warming sun on my face it certainly beats being locked up inside a sweaty gym.
Of course it must help when you have a driver to drop you off at the gate and you don’t have an office to go to afterwards however if I had this type of outdoor playground on my doorstep I would probably be doing it every day too.
Now, if I could just afford that personal trainer...
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