Yesterday got in 15:1 (x3) after work -- I really like it after work since it's a great stress-reliever! Went faster after a brief slow run. 6.39 K along the same park trails (beautiful view, trees give shade, etc.).YTD = 1235.47 K.

25.1 K LSD

LSD this morning which began at 8 AM. A bit late since I woke up late :-| Sunny and cool, with a breeze. I chose to run on the Martin Goodman Trail beginning at Parliament Street, heading south on Cherry Street, then east to the entrance of Tommy Thompson Park, and then into Ashbridges Bay, along the boardwalk, and then onto Queen Street and heading west to home. I wanted a reminder of what the Queen street route looked like for the Scotiabank Waterfront Marathon, which is only 2 weeks away :-) Can't wait!!

Got in 25.1 K this morning. A bit "sluggish" I would say. Had to buy a bottle of Gatorade at the Shoppers Drug Mart on Carlaw Street since I ran out. For the final 5 K, I ran at a faster pace than usual and the run felt good. Did feel the runner's knee on the left leg near the start of the run and remembered to stretch shortly after the run was over.

Still no photo of the new finisher's medals. Can't wait for the race and can't wait for the expo. I want to buy that running poster I've seen for 2 years -- just hope the booth is there again this year.

YTD = 1229.08 K

Yesterday 15:1 (x3); Toronto Marathon

Beautiful sunny and non-humid weather yesterday. After work, got 5.81 K done in the park trail. Felt the runner's knee on the left foot. Need to keep stretching that leg! Yeah -- surpassed 1200 K mark! YTD = 1203.98 K.

Learned today that my convocation with an M.A. degree in mathematics is set for Sunday morning of the Toronto Marathon :-( Aaargh!!! I shouldn't have signed up for this half marathon -- what was I thinking...only a few weeks after the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon. Now debating if I should sign up for a half marathon e.g., Angus Glen.

15:1 (x3)

Debated whether to run today or delay it to tomorrow (due to LSD on Sunday). Couldn't run this morning before work since it's the first day and grade 9 students and parents are at the school [I needed to ensure I got my parking spot!]. After work, I got my run in. Wow -- I went through the park path and it was mainly shady :-) The radio did say it felt like 29C with humidity but I didn't feel that. Perhaps after work runs is the way to go? Just need to get out of school on time...
Today = 5.74 K
YTD = 1198.17 K

Looked at the RR forum and people are suggesting 2 week tapering of 70% and then 40% of longest LSD (or something close to that). I'll do 25 K this weekend followed by 15 K.

Looking forward to the Waterfront Marathon!! The finisher's medal still isn't posted on the race web site.

Close to 36 K; Now to Tamper...

Left the house at 6 AM to being my longest LSD before tampering. The radio forecasted a high of 22C but didn't make mention of humidity. Ran in the dark (with street lights) going west on the Martin Goodman Trail, past the Humber Bridge, and further west until the turnout. Stopped off at the Esso station to purchase Gatorade. Then back east all the way to Cherry Street [with a stop at Shopper's Drug Mart to purchase more Gatorade], south along the Martin Goodman Trail and then to the entrance of Tommy Thompson Park, then north on Leslie Street until Lakeshore...finishing off at Queen Street and Sherbourne.

Left hip still giving "sensations" but I was able to get in 35.93 K this morning -- 15:1 (x18) and 4H 48M "out there". Weather was great -- sunny and NOT humid :-) I am ready for the full marathon in 3 weeks at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront race. The spectators, runners, and entertainment will get me to the finish line. Ready to begin tampering...

YTD = 1192.43 K

15:1 (x3)

Should have done a mid-week run yesterday but forgot to bring my correct running shoes on my way to work -- was going to run before work :-( So, did my run this morning (and went to work voluntarily to prepare for the new school year which starts next week Tuesday). Got in 5.70 K.

LSD this Sunday!

15:1 (x3)

Beautiful day -- sunny and cool. I had to fast this morning in anticipation for blood tests -- then it was time to run. First thing I saw was a police car with flashing lights, which I always like to see what's going on. Sad to see a bicycle on the road and a driving school car parked on the road -- all surrounded by police tape. Ran east on College Street until Riverdale Park and then south on Parliament. An enjoyable 5.84 K today! YTD = 1150.80 K