Back in Toronto! 2 midweek runs

Had a wonderful experience with the DECA competition in Orlando, Florida. Yesterday, all the Ontario students went to Universal Studios. Unfortunately, my stay was cut short as I needed to return to the hotel to sleep. In the Harry Potter area, the mini-roller coaster was fine. It was the other ride that got me sick. I was sweating and then threw up. A $28 taxi ride back to the hotel and 5.5 hours of sleep - felt much better. My colleagues went on a giant roller coaster - I said I wasn't going on rides - should have stuck to that!

Mini-roller coaster that has speed and goes slideways - but not upside down.

 

 

Inside is the ride that got be sick - nausea.

YTD = 422.4 K
(completed 24.8% of 1700 K)

In Orlando Florida - 2 runs and met Mickey Mouse

I am in Orlando, Florida helping to supervise the DECA trip for my school. Hot and humid - 88F to 92F. Two early morning runs of 10.75 K each yesterday and today. Happy to get these in as the Toronto Marathon is next Sunday - very excited!

After running south from the hotel, I head east once outside Disney resort. The sidewalk path seems to go on forever :-)

Turnaround and now heading back to the hotel. 

This past Thursday, after our early arrival to Orlando, I took 12 students to Disneyland - Magic Kingdom. Wow - expensive $94 US admission charge. Had rain for a bit and then it stopped. Line ups galore! I can cross Disneyland off my bucket list. Still want to run the full and half marathons at Disneyland - and get the Goofy medal!

YTD = 414.1 K

Nice view before entering the Magic Kingdom!

Mickey Mouse - great guy who talks! We're about the same height!

Snow White. Forgot to ask her where her 7 dwarfs went.

Not sure who this person is. She was beside Snow White. She wouldn't shake my hand since she's a princess.

Pluto! When I arrived, they were no longer allowing photos taken with Pluto. I begged and that didn't work. Would have been so cool to personally meet Pluto. They allowed me to take a photo of him.

Cinderella's famous missing shoe. 

Yeah - got to meet Cinderella! Projected 20 minute wait time took at least 45 minutes. The anticipated wait time to meet Frozen's Elsa and Anna was 2 hours. Incredible!!!

History of the Presidents show. If found this very interesting. All the USA presidents were represented.  

The famous castle. Nothing inside though.

Okay, and a photo of the DECA opening ceremonies - 15,000 students from USA, Canada, and China competing. 

Tomorrow, I have been assigned to judge a competition all day. Will get trained, thank goodness. 

28 K long run; spectator at Toronto Yonge Street 10 K

Reduced long run to 28 K yesterday. Excellent spring weather - sunny and cool/warm - yet windy. Toronto Marathon is 2 weeks away :-)

YTD = 392.6 K
(completed 23.1% of 1700 K goal)

Approaching Canadian National Exhibition.

Scenic view running west - about to approach Humber River Bridge.

Always enjoy taking photos of the Humber River Bridge.

Nice view of Rogers Centre and CN Tower.

View of Toronto Islands.

 

 

Photos from this morning's Toronto Yonge Street 10 K. Bud and I enjoyed our morning walk with watching the race. 

Richmond and Peter Streets. The runners here on pace for 40 minute 10 K race. Very fast!

Richmond and John Streets.

Richmond and University.

Runners headed south until Richmond. Now heading west.

Yonge and Queen Streets.

Ryerson University Student Centre. Brand new!

Cool photo! Superheros!

Yonge and College. Bud and I then detoured on our way home.

2.25 K run; Bud's 3rd hotspot

2.25 K run today after work:

YTD = 364.6 K
(21.4% of 1700 K goal completed)

Took Bud to the vet yesterday. Unbelievable - on medication for THIRD hotspot :-(

Yesterday after work = 2.25 K
Today = 32 K long run; mainly overcast and windy - sun made presence near end of run

Reached 5 K at Ontario Place.

At Toronto Ferry Docks.

Entering Lower Don Valley.

Scenic view.

YTD = 362.4 K
(21.3% of 1700 K goal completed)

Easter Monday 5 K run

 



Easter Monday! Found this clipart on the Internet. Bought Easter chocolates at 75% off for my candy jar at work.

5 K run today. This is Riverdale Park.

Can't believe flurries Saturday evening! Still waiting impatiently for the spring weather to arrive! Less than a month until the Toronto Marathon - looking forward to earning that heavy finisher's medal.

YTD = 328.1 K
(19.3% of 1700 K goal completed)

YTD = 328.1 K

Week in Review including 32 K LSD

Three runs this week:

* Tuesday = 2 K
* Wednesday = 2 K
* Today = 32 K LSD

Thrilled the marathon training is progressing well. No issues with the muscle spasms - been 2 weeks - so believe all is good :-)

YTD = 323.1 K
(19.0% of 1700 K goal completed)

Reached Ontario Place at 5 K.

12.5 K into run. View of Toronto skyline.

View of the Humber River Bridge.

West of the Humber River Bridge.

Another view west of the Humber River Bridge.

Harbourfront - Pawsway

Sugarbeach - famous for the expensive umbrellas!



Bud after his walk. Combed him - not much winter coat.

Toronto Marathon is on May 3rd. Looking forward to earning this huge medal.

 

Ottawa Marathon is on May 25th. Looking forward to running this race for a 2nd year in a row.