Last run for 2017

Yesterday was my last run for the year 2017 -- 7.8 K in the cold. Opted for rest day today as it is even colder!It's been an excellent year with a total of 1968 K.

Will celebrate 2018 with a run tomorrow on New Year's Day :-)

Running in snow and cold weather

This has been a cold and snowy winter. Fortunately, there is no wind so I can run. I am use the runs to "run" errands.

December 19 = 3 K
last Saturday = 5 K
last Sunday = 10 K
Wednesday = 5 K
Yesterday = 4.5 K
Today = 3 K

YTD = 1959.9 K

Amazing house!

Bud enjoying "bully stick" for Christmas

Bud watching me shovel snow on Christmas day. Hurt my back -- better now. 

Bud shocked I shovelled snow on his face. 

Running Year in Review

2017 has been a great running year:

• Ran nine full marathons and one 50 K ultra marathon 
• Surpassed 50 full/ultra marathons -- total is 54
• Almost reached 2000 K and didn't reach it since I was off two weeks from running due to a horrible cold (lost voice) and the more than usual snow lately.
• Life time running total = 17 000 K

Marathon #45: Waterloo Marathon
April 30, 2017
Chip Time = 5:56:33

- first time running this race
- prior to race, greeted by six therapy dogs!
- small race and scenic country view, rolling hills
- windy and cold
- took a wrong turn with 0.3 K left; otherwise, super organized race
- signed up for next year!

Marathon #46: Toronto Marathon
May 7, 2017
Chip Time = 5:37:36.8

- always enjoy this race as receive huge medal
- 6th time running the full marathon
- unfortunate this race is always on the same day as Mississauga Marathon
- took TTC bus north on Yonge
- wore toque and gloves
- passed by: Upper Canada College, Castle Loma, St. Lawrence Market, Fort York, CNE, Ontario Place

Marathon #47: Dunnville Mudcat Marathon
May 13, 2017
Chip Time = 5:43:41.03

- new race - registered on last day, May 9
- glad I ran this marathon - never heard of Dunnville
- route consisted of variety of surfaces: rocks, dirt, pavement; rolling hills
- temperature reached 17C - gave jacket to race car passing by
-signed up for this race next year!

Knew I made it to Dunnville with the "Muddy" mascot

Marathon #48: Whitby International Marathon
May 21, 2017
Chip Time = 5:21:21

- early bird registration $35
- very small race with 35 participants for full marathon
- 21.1 K run twice -- don't mind that as you know what to expect
- unfortunately, same finisher's medal each year

Marathon #49: Ottawa Marathon
May 28, 2017
Chip Time = 5:40:39.7

- scenic route along Rideau Canal, Ottawa River passing Prime Minister's home, National Arts Museum, Royal Canadian Mint, Parliament Buildings
- 5 K in Gatenau, Quebec
- always a favourite race with so many participants and spectators

Spent the night in jail! Cheapest accommodation during Canada 150.

Marathon #50: Niagara Ultra 50 K

June 17, 2017

Chip Time = 8:05:02

- start 20C (26C with humidity); middle to end 36C with humidity

- drank 5 L of water during race

- 5th consecutive year running this race

25 K turnaround at Niagara Falls

Marathon #51: Marathon by the Sea (St. John, NB)
August 13, 2017
Chip Time = 6:09:07

- opted for early start with 7 other participants
- finished last of 55 participants
- Reversing Falls: low and high tides, Bay of Fundy

Marathon #52: Niagara Falls Marathon
October 15, 2017
Chip Time = 6:22:57

- first 5 K in Buffalo then over Peace Bridge to Canada
- windy
- served as an Ambassador promoting this race

Start line in Buffalo -- Albright Knox Art Gallery

Marathon #53: Toronto Waterfront Marathon
October 22, 2017
Chip Time = 5:32:32.5

- favourite race -- so well organized from start to finish
- 9th consecutive year running this race
- passed by: Queen's Park, Royal Ontario Museum, Honest Ed's, Fort York, CNE, Ontario Place, St. Lawrence Market, City Hall

Minion!

Marathon #54: Hamilton Marathon
November  5, 2017
Chip Time = 5:54:46

-start of race was pouring rain
- race day pickup without $25 fee!
- enjoy final 10 K on the waterfront

Finish line - free photo

11.5 K long run

Winter has arrived. This week has been cold with snow. Long run today of 11.5 K. Looking forward to the two week holidays for running -- hoping for dry sidewalks and non-cold weather.

YTD = 1929.4 K

Back to running...

Monday, November 27 = 4 K
Tuesday, November 28 = 5 K
Yesterday = 6 K
Today = 11 K

YTD = 1917.9 K

No running last weekend as sick -- not sure what I had as I lost my voice. Back to running yesterday and today.  Won't reach new goal of running 2000 K this year -- that can be the goal for next year.

Made out of logs...