Saw my sports medicine doctor yesterday after work - he diagnosed me with "Gluteal Strain". Saw physiotherapist today after work and he did some stretching and gave me some exercises to do. Nothing damaged - but probably muscles stretched. Should be back to running in a couple of weeks.
http://pediatrics.med.nyu.edu/conditions-we-treat/conditions/gluteal-strain?ChunkIID=103672
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
5 K today
Needed to go to work for part of the day. Got in 5 K run after work. Was pleased it wasn't raining. The back continues to ache and I'm pinpointing it to my orthodics and shoes -- what else could it be? Waiting for my new pair to arrive, hopefully soon.
YTD = 87.5 K
YTD = 87.5 K
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Chinese New Year
Tonight is the eve of Chinese New Year. Tomorrow is the big day!
My former student, Matt Colautti, wrote an article for the Toronto Star which was published on Friday, January 13th:
Chinese New Year, the fifteen-day celebration of the start of the Chinese lunar calendar, may be one of the world’s most celebrated festivals. Enduring thousands of years of history, it may even be one of the world’s most traditional parties.
What I’ll remember most is the firecrackers: The sound of them being drowned out by even louder ones; dragons shrouded in thick smoke dancing to a much-too-close firecracker staccato; fifteen days of nightly volleys from every corner of the city (firecrackers are traditionally a way to ward off evil spirits).
Of course, Chinese New Year is about much more than gunpowder revelling. There is an extensive list of traditions concerning food and prayer and good luck for the new year. In China, a population of 1.4 billion clogs all forms of transit by returning home to family and friends. There is the shopping bonanza that accompanies any major holiday. And with elaborate lantern displays that culminate in the release of hundreds of paper lanterns into the sky, Chinese New Year is certainly one of the more beautiful times to travel in China.
The coming Year of the Water Dragon, a special occurrence in the Chinese Zodiac every sixty years, promises even larger extravaganzas than usual. Known for his boldness and short temper, the dragon has long been a representation of the Chinese Emperors. The Water Dragon, by contrast, exudes calm and empathy.
This January 23, put on some red clothes, take your best shot at saying “Xin Nian Kuai Le” (it’s Happy New Year in Mandarin and is pronounced sin-nien-kway-leh), and take in one of the many celebrations around the world.
Hong Kong
Firecrackers are banned in the city of Hong Kong, but the city’s fireworks display, held January 24 over the waters of Victoria Harbour in front of the city’s majestic skyline, certainly makes up for the loss. Bookended by Kowloon’s Night Parade the night before and Sha Tin racecourse’s annual horse race the day after, Hong Kong will be one of the most iconic places to ring in the Year of the Water Dragon.
Beijing
Perhaps not as flashy as other cities in the region, Chinese New Year in Beijing traditionally revolves around the Miao Hui, colourful fairs that take place on the grounds of Taoist and Buddhist temples. Most Chinese cities will have at least one of these temple fairs; Beijing has a dozen. One of the most famous, at Ditan Park, is just steps away from the popular Tibetan Lama Temple in the north end of the city. Expect dragon dances, musical performances, acrobatics, huge lantern displays and lots of food.
Manila
Starting in Binondo, the world’s oldest Chinatown, Manila’s Grand Parade weaves its way through the city to bayside Rizal Park. January 22 festivities continue with a countdown and fireworks display when the clock strikes midnight.
Bangkok
Though not a public holiday in Thailand, Chinese New Year is celebrated with great revelry by sizeable Chinese communities all over the country. The narrow streets of Bangkok’s Chinatown district of Yaowarat, which border on sensory-overload any day of the year, are host to no end of pageantry, colour and decoration. Be sure to wear your red shirt.
Singapore
Singapore’s Chingay Parade, February 3, is normally a showstopper on the Asian Chinese New Year circuit with thousands of dancers and a lineup of acts from around the world. This year, parade organizers have gone a step further by incorporating a 360 metre waterway as centrepiece for the performances, creating the first ever ‘water parade’. In addition to other festivals taking place on the River Hongbao and in Chinatown, the city also hosts the ten-day Huayi Festival, a cultural showcase of Chinese visual and performance arts at the Esplanade Theatres on the Bay beginning January 27.
San Francisco
Billed as the largest celebration of Asian culture outside of Asia, SF’s Chinese New Year Parade rivals its Christmas counterparts on the East Coast. Highlights of the February 11 night parade are a newly crowned Miss Chinatown USA and a 76 metre-long golden dragon that requires a team of one hundred martial artists to move. Those looking for a healthy start to the year can take part in the Chinese New Year 5K/10K Walk and Run on February 19.
Sydney
Sydney’s two-week celebration of all things Chinese starts with a bang on January 20 in Belmore Park, continuing with the Twilight Parade on January 29 and ending with dragon boat races on February 5. In between there will be Bruce Lee tributes, cooking classes, free galleries, magicians, karaoke, and massive morning tai chi classes on the beach. With a special delegation hailing from China’s Sichuan province, the entertainment and food promise to be even spicier than usual.
Buenos Aires
The reach of Chinese New Year extends well into South America, where many cities boast large Chinese communities. Though it may not be the biggest celebration to grace this list, the January 21-22 street festival in Buenos Aires’ Barrio Chino is expecting to attract over 60,000 people. Events includes the requisite food, festivities, and cultural presentations, along with, of course, some local tango.
Vancouver
Fortunately, most Canadians don’t need to travel around the world to be part of Chinese New Year. With North America’s largest population of Chinese residents, Greater Vancouver is the country’s most notable host for the event. The Chinese New Year parade loops through downtown’s historic Chinatown on January 29, ending with a cultural fair near the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden. Not far away, the International Village on West Pender St. is expecting over 175,000 visitors to its performances, markets, and exhibitions from January 27-29.
Find JUST THE FACTS
Hong Kong: www.discoverhongkong.com/chinesenewyear
Beijing: www.chinatravel.com/focus/chinese-new-year/
Manila: www.rizalpark.nationalparks.ph/events.htm
Bangkok: www.bangkok.com/whats-on-events/chinese-new-year.htm
Singapore’s Chinatown: http://chinatownfestivals.sg
Singapore’s River Hongbao: www.riverhongbao.sg/
Singapore’s Huayi Festival: www.huayifestival.com/
Singapore’s Chingay Parade: www.chingay.org.sg/
San Francisco: www.chineseparade.com/
Sydney: www.sydneychinesenewyear.com/
Buenos Aires: www.mibelgrano.com.ar/dragondeagua.htm (Spanish)
Vancouver’s Chinese New Year Parade: www.cbavancouver.ca/parade.html
Vancouver’s International Village: www.henderson-development.ca/theinternationalvillage/
And here's a photo of my boy -- looks like he smoking a cigarette or cigar?
My former student, Matt Colautti, wrote an article for the Toronto Star which was published on Friday, January 13th:
Chinese New Year, the fifteen-day celebration of the start of the Chinese lunar calendar, may be one of the world’s most celebrated festivals. Enduring thousands of years of history, it may even be one of the world’s most traditional parties.
What I’ll remember most is the firecrackers: The sound of them being drowned out by even louder ones; dragons shrouded in thick smoke dancing to a much-too-close firecracker staccato; fifteen days of nightly volleys from every corner of the city (firecrackers are traditionally a way to ward off evil spirits).
Of course, Chinese New Year is about much more than gunpowder revelling. There is an extensive list of traditions concerning food and prayer and good luck for the new year. In China, a population of 1.4 billion clogs all forms of transit by returning home to family and friends. There is the shopping bonanza that accompanies any major holiday. And with elaborate lantern displays that culminate in the release of hundreds of paper lanterns into the sky, Chinese New Year is certainly one of the more beautiful times to travel in China.
The coming Year of the Water Dragon, a special occurrence in the Chinese Zodiac every sixty years, promises even larger extravaganzas than usual. Known for his boldness and short temper, the dragon has long been a representation of the Chinese Emperors. The Water Dragon, by contrast, exudes calm and empathy.
This January 23, put on some red clothes, take your best shot at saying “Xin Nian Kuai Le” (it’s Happy New Year in Mandarin and is pronounced sin-nien-kway-leh), and take in one of the many celebrations around the world.
Hong Kong
Firecrackers are banned in the city of Hong Kong, but the city’s fireworks display, held January 24 over the waters of Victoria Harbour in front of the city’s majestic skyline, certainly makes up for the loss. Bookended by Kowloon’s Night Parade the night before and Sha Tin racecourse’s annual horse race the day after, Hong Kong will be one of the most iconic places to ring in the Year of the Water Dragon.
Beijing
Perhaps not as flashy as other cities in the region, Chinese New Year in Beijing traditionally revolves around the Miao Hui, colourful fairs that take place on the grounds of Taoist and Buddhist temples. Most Chinese cities will have at least one of these temple fairs; Beijing has a dozen. One of the most famous, at Ditan Park, is just steps away from the popular Tibetan Lama Temple in the north end of the city. Expect dragon dances, musical performances, acrobatics, huge lantern displays and lots of food.
Manila
Starting in Binondo, the world’s oldest Chinatown, Manila’s Grand Parade weaves its way through the city to bayside Rizal Park. January 22 festivities continue with a countdown and fireworks display when the clock strikes midnight.
Bangkok
Though not a public holiday in Thailand, Chinese New Year is celebrated with great revelry by sizeable Chinese communities all over the country. The narrow streets of Bangkok’s Chinatown district of Yaowarat, which border on sensory-overload any day of the year, are host to no end of pageantry, colour and decoration. Be sure to wear your red shirt.
Singapore
Singapore’s Chingay Parade, February 3, is normally a showstopper on the Asian Chinese New Year circuit with thousands of dancers and a lineup of acts from around the world. This year, parade organizers have gone a step further by incorporating a 360 metre waterway as centrepiece for the performances, creating the first ever ‘water parade’. In addition to other festivals taking place on the River Hongbao and in Chinatown, the city also hosts the ten-day Huayi Festival, a cultural showcase of Chinese visual and performance arts at the Esplanade Theatres on the Bay beginning January 27.
San Francisco
Billed as the largest celebration of Asian culture outside of Asia, SF’s Chinese New Year Parade rivals its Christmas counterparts on the East Coast. Highlights of the February 11 night parade are a newly crowned Miss Chinatown USA and a 76 metre-long golden dragon that requires a team of one hundred martial artists to move. Those looking for a healthy start to the year can take part in the Chinese New Year 5K/10K Walk and Run on February 19.
Sydney
Sydney’s two-week celebration of all things Chinese starts with a bang on January 20 in Belmore Park, continuing with the Twilight Parade on January 29 and ending with dragon boat races on February 5. In between there will be Bruce Lee tributes, cooking classes, free galleries, magicians, karaoke, and massive morning tai chi classes on the beach. With a special delegation hailing from China’s Sichuan province, the entertainment and food promise to be even spicier than usual.
Buenos Aires
The reach of Chinese New Year extends well into South America, where many cities boast large Chinese communities. Though it may not be the biggest celebration to grace this list, the January 21-22 street festival in Buenos Aires’ Barrio Chino is expecting to attract over 60,000 people. Events includes the requisite food, festivities, and cultural presentations, along with, of course, some local tango.
Vancouver
Fortunately, most Canadians don’t need to travel around the world to be part of Chinese New Year. With North America’s largest population of Chinese residents, Greater Vancouver is the country’s most notable host for the event. The Chinese New Year parade loops through downtown’s historic Chinatown on January 29, ending with a cultural fair near the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden. Not far away, the International Village on West Pender St. is expecting over 175,000 visitors to its performances, markets, and exhibitions from January 27-29.
Find JUST THE FACTS
Hong Kong: www.discoverhongkong.com/chinesenewyear
Beijing: www.chinatravel.com/focus/chinese-new-year/
Manila: www.rizalpark.nationalparks.ph/events.htm
Bangkok: www.bangkok.com/whats-on-events/chinese-new-year.htm
Singapore’s Chinatown: http://chinatownfestivals.sg
Singapore’s River Hongbao: www.riverhongbao.sg/
Singapore’s Huayi Festival: www.huayifestival.com/
Singapore’s Chingay Parade: www.chingay.org.sg/
San Francisco: www.chineseparade.com/
Sydney: www.sydneychinesenewyear.com/
Buenos Aires: www.mibelgrano.com.ar/dragondeagua.htm (Spanish)
Vancouver’s Chinese New Year Parade: www.cbavancouver.ca/parade.html
Vancouver’s International Village: www.henderson-development.ca/theinternationalvillage/
And here's a photo of my boy -- looks like he smoking a cigarette or cigar?
Saturday, January 21, 2012
22.5 K this afternoon
Left work at 10 PM as there were a couple of incidents that had to be attended to. That resulted in me waking up at 11:15 AM. Didn't start run until the afternoon - not complaining as that allowed people to shovel the sidewalks from the thin layer of snow. Nice weather of -3C with windchill -9C. Ran on Queen Street East, with the portion from the Toronto Waterfront Marathon. Originally hoped for 20 K but increased it to 22.5 K, making way for 25 K next week (hoping for dry sidewalks and roads!). Back started to ache -- had that happen on Tuesday this past week -- maybe the back pain is the result of how I run?? Legs and feet, fortunately, no issues.
YTD = 82.5 K
On a separate note, every 2 years my work insurance allows a new pair of glasses. Here's the frame I picked from Lenscrafters, "BE1012, black":
The lenses will have UV protection as well as, anti-reflective/glare, UV protected, high definition enhanced view. An Accufit digital measurement was taken to measure relationship between eyes, face, and frame. Will get it in 7-10 days.
YTD = 82.5 K
On a separate note, every 2 years my work insurance allows a new pair of glasses. Here's the frame I picked from Lenscrafters, "BE1012, black":
The lenses will have UV protection as well as, anti-reflective/glare, UV protected, high definition enhanced view. An Accufit digital measurement was taken to measure relationship between eyes, face, and frame. Will get it in 7-10 days.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Back Pain...5K
Have no idea why I have back pain today. It got to the point when I got up from my chair, it hurt. My secretary gave me back pain rub which helped. By the time I left work at 6 PM, I gave it a go that I would run - how could I say no??? No issues, thankfully, during the 5K run this evening. I stopped by the Shopper's Drug Mart and bought a relief gel for muscle, joint, and back pain. Never knew it existed.
Really a difference with the weather -- outside 9C this evening and the rain had stopped. Did step into a puddle :-| Dropping temperatures tonight. Saw broken branches while walking Bud.
YTD = 60 K
Really a difference with the weather -- outside 9C this evening and the rain had stopped. Did step into a puddle :-| Dropping temperatures tonight. Saw broken branches while walking Bud.
YTD = 60 K
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Marathon heart attacks: new data
Found on the www.runningmania.com forum. Very interesting study!
Marathon heart attacks: new data
January 13th, 2012
There’s a big new study out in the New England Journal of Medicine that takes a comprehensive look at every case of cardiac arrest during every marathon or half-marathon in the U.S. with more than 100 participants between 2000 and 2010. It’s being widely covered in the press; you can read a good summary in the New York Times or in the Globe and Mail, among other places. The primary message: these events are rare. There 59 cases of cardiac arrest, of which 42 were fatal. That translates to a 1 in 259,000 chance of dying, which is much lower than previous reports and than many other sports.
I’m actually in Houston right now for the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, and it happens that Aaron Baggish of Mass General, the senior author of the study, was giving a talk this morning to the members of the World Road Race Medical Society — so I popped in to hear what he had to say. A couple points he made that I found interesting:
Weather wasn’t a factor. The average starting temperature during events where someone suffered a heart attack was almost identical to the 10-year average (55.9 vs. 55.5 F), and the average deviation was just 0.3 degrees.
For 31 of the cases, they were able to track down either the survivor or the next-of-kin and get full medical records, autopsy results, and running history — so this allowed them to really look at the causes of death in detail. One of the surprises is that none of the runners died from a ruptured plaque producing a blood clot, which is (or at least was) thought to be one of the possible mechanisms of sudden death in athletes. The problem with ruptured plaques is that they’re hard to predict in advance. But if underlying coronary artery disease is the real problem (more on that in a sec), then pre-exercise cardiac screening should be able to pick some of that up, Baggish argues.
The average age of the people who survived cardiac events was 53; the average age of the people who died was 34. There are two distinct groups here. One is young people with thick hearts (“hypertrophic cardiomyopathy”), an underlying genetic conditionl; when they collapse, they’re very hard to revive and tend to die. The other is older men with narrowed arteries (coronary artery disease) due to the usual risk factors; when they collapse, they can often be revived if someone gets to them soon enough.
That brings me to one of Baggish’s key point: the absolute best predictor of whether someone would survive cardiac arrest during a race was simple: did a bystander start CPR immediately, before paramedics got there? The lesson is simple: we should all — runners, family members, spectators, heck, everyone in society — have basic CPR training. It could make all the difference to someone, including you.
Baggish’s overall message: running (and by extension, other aerobic activity) is generally safe — but it doesn’t give you immunity from heart disease. That means that everyone, and particularly older males, should be alert for warning signs and not ignore them. Some key ones:
•a burning sensation in the chest (could be confused with acid reflux) that comes on when you start running then gradually fades away, and keeps recurring;
•breathing more heavily than you’d expect given your effort;
•persistent, unusual fatigue.
None of these risk factors necessarily mean something is wrong, but they can be a signal that it’s worth checking in with your doctor to see is you’ve got coronary artery disease that needs to be addressed before racing a marathon.
Last point. Previous studies have shown that most marathon race deaths occur in the final mile or at the finish; this study confirms that. The implication: if you have reason to worry about your heart’s health and want to minimize that risk, think twice about your final sprint.
Marathon heart attacks: new data
January 13th, 2012
There’s a big new study out in the New England Journal of Medicine that takes a comprehensive look at every case of cardiac arrest during every marathon or half-marathon in the U.S. with more than 100 participants between 2000 and 2010. It’s being widely covered in the press; you can read a good summary in the New York Times or in the Globe and Mail, among other places. The primary message: these events are rare. There 59 cases of cardiac arrest, of which 42 were fatal. That translates to a 1 in 259,000 chance of dying, which is much lower than previous reports and than many other sports.
I’m actually in Houston right now for the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, and it happens that Aaron Baggish of Mass General, the senior author of the study, was giving a talk this morning to the members of the World Road Race Medical Society — so I popped in to hear what he had to say. A couple points he made that I found interesting:
Weather wasn’t a factor. The average starting temperature during events where someone suffered a heart attack was almost identical to the 10-year average (55.9 vs. 55.5 F), and the average deviation was just 0.3 degrees.
For 31 of the cases, they were able to track down either the survivor or the next-of-kin and get full medical records, autopsy results, and running history — so this allowed them to really look at the causes of death in detail. One of the surprises is that none of the runners died from a ruptured plaque producing a blood clot, which is (or at least was) thought to be one of the possible mechanisms of sudden death in athletes. The problem with ruptured plaques is that they’re hard to predict in advance. But if underlying coronary artery disease is the real problem (more on that in a sec), then pre-exercise cardiac screening should be able to pick some of that up, Baggish argues.
The average age of the people who survived cardiac events was 53; the average age of the people who died was 34. There are two distinct groups here. One is young people with thick hearts (“hypertrophic cardiomyopathy”), an underlying genetic conditionl; when they collapse, they’re very hard to revive and tend to die. The other is older men with narrowed arteries (coronary artery disease) due to the usual risk factors; when they collapse, they can often be revived if someone gets to them soon enough.
That brings me to one of Baggish’s key point: the absolute best predictor of whether someone would survive cardiac arrest during a race was simple: did a bystander start CPR immediately, before paramedics got there? The lesson is simple: we should all — runners, family members, spectators, heck, everyone in society — have basic CPR training. It could make all the difference to someone, including you.
Baggish’s overall message: running (and by extension, other aerobic activity) is generally safe — but it doesn’t give you immunity from heart disease. That means that everyone, and particularly older males, should be alert for warning signs and not ignore them. Some key ones:
•a burning sensation in the chest (could be confused with acid reflux) that comes on when you start running then gradually fades away, and keeps recurring;
•breathing more heavily than you’d expect given your effort;
•persistent, unusual fatigue.
None of these risk factors necessarily mean something is wrong, but they can be a signal that it’s worth checking in with your doctor to see is you’ve got coronary artery disease that needs to be addressed before racing a marathon.
Last point. Previous studies have shown that most marathon race deaths occur in the final mile or at the finish; this study confirms that. The implication: if you have reason to worry about your heart’s health and want to minimize that risk, think twice about your final sprint.
20 K in cold weather
What a difference from last weekend. Today is -10C feeling like -18C with windchill. Snowed Thursday and Friday so the snow was cleared on the main roads with some instances of ice. But marathon is on May 6th so no excuse not to run. Could be worse - could be running in snow. Very pleased to have run 20 K (original goal was 15 K). Ran east on Queen Street and then back home. Saw a few runners out there as well as a few dogs (1 wore boots while a few wore sweaters).
Broke my New Year's Resolution to have 3 runs in a week. Regretful not being able to run on Wednesday as the weather was nice but work was busy. Will try again next week. Hope next Saturday will be cool -- hoping to up to 25 K.
YTD = 55 K
Broke my New Year's Resolution to have 3 runs in a week. Regretful not being able to run on Wednesday as the weather was nice but work was busy. Will try again next week. Hope next Saturday will be cool -- hoping to up to 25 K.
YTD = 55 K
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
5 K
Got in a 5 K run after I left work at 7 PM. "Forced" myself to stay on schedule. Nice weather: 5C outside. Ran south on Yonge from the top of Hoggs Hollow to just north of Eglinton and then back. Great to run to clear the tired mind.
YTD = 35 K
YTD = 35 K
Saturday, January 7, 2012
LSD = 20 K
Wow! What weather for January 7, 2012: +8C, sunny. Ran on the Martin Goodman trail west to the Humber River Bridge and then east to Parliament Street. Quite a few people running, biking, and walking their dogs. Got in 20 K. Only took 500 mL water bottle - should have taken Gatorade - as I felt tired in the final 5 K (that stuff really works!). Legs felt tired but no aches or pains (thank goodness!).
This week = 30 K
YTD = 30 K
This week = 30 K
YTD = 30 K
Friday, January 6, 2012
Fauja Singh almost 101 years old
Great to see this article. Heard Fauja Singh has the legs of a 35 year old. I have an 11x14 photo hung in my office. Students and staff recognize Singh. He definitely is a celebrity!
At 100, Fauja Singh Isn’t Done Marathoning
Updated: Jan 5th 2012 11:43 AM UTC by News
He doesn’t own the world record, but that isn’t bothering him.
Fauja Singh isn't letting a record get in his way.
The Guinness Book of World Records may have turned down giving him an official recognition, but the world’s oldest unofficial marathoner, Fauja Singh, isn’t rattled. In fact, he insists on continuing to complete the 26.2-mile event despite his age.
On April 1, the Indian-born British citizen will turn 101.
Regarding the fact that the Guinness Book of World Records has given him the cold shoulder, Singh remains indifferent.
“I don’t even know the name of Guinness book, so why should I bother about it?,” he said, speaking through a translator. “My job is to run and I will continue to do that. Recognition by any book or agency will not affect my spirit towards running.”
Singh maintains that his age is accurate and challenges naysayers to check his government-issued passport. He even noted that Queen Elizabeth sent him a congratulatory telegram on April 1 last year.
Officials from Guinness came out to supervise Singh’s running of the Scotiabank Toronto Marathon last year, but say that Singh has failed to produce a valid birth certificate.
At 100, Fauja Singh Isn’t Done Marathoning
Updated: Jan 5th 2012 11:43 AM UTC by News
He doesn’t own the world record, but that isn’t bothering him.
Fauja Singh isn't letting a record get in his way.
The Guinness Book of World Records may have turned down giving him an official recognition, but the world’s oldest unofficial marathoner, Fauja Singh, isn’t rattled. In fact, he insists on continuing to complete the 26.2-mile event despite his age.
On April 1, the Indian-born British citizen will turn 101.
Regarding the fact that the Guinness Book of World Records has given him the cold shoulder, Singh remains indifferent.
“I don’t even know the name of Guinness book, so why should I bother about it?,” he said, speaking through a translator. “My job is to run and I will continue to do that. Recognition by any book or agency will not affect my spirit towards running.”
Singh maintains that his age is accurate and challenges naysayers to check his government-issued passport. He even noted that Queen Elizabeth sent him a congratulatory telegram on April 1 last year.
Officials from Guinness came out to supervise Singh’s running of the Scotiabank Toronto Marathon last year, but say that Singh has failed to produce a valid birth certificate.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Wednesday 5K
Ran 5 K this morning. With windchill temperature is -8C. Although this sounds cold, it is nothing compared to yesterday's windchill temperature of -22C. Glad I didn't run yesterday! Even taking Bud around the block was tough. Have taken the little man on 3 walks already. Back to running...same route west and then east on College Street. Want to becareful with running on an uphill incline -- don't want any more injuries. Enjoying the holidays. Next run is Saturday -- scheduled for 20 K LSD.
YTD = 10 K
YTD = 10 K
Monday, January 2, 2012
First Run of the Year
First run of the year this morning -- cold and windy. Got in 5 K -- no issues. Saw quite a few dogs on the streets and they were wearing sweaters.
New Year's Resolution is to run 3 times a week -- and to make that work -- even with busy work schedule.
New Year's Resolution is to run 3 times a week -- and to make that work -- even with busy work schedule.
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