only 2 runs this week

Tuesday = 5.15 K. Got in the run after work -- it was already dark. Glad I got the run in as there was also speed work.

This morning = 25.75 K. Wow -- summer-like day. Ran on Martin Goodman Trail west of the Humber River Bridge and then back. Averaged 6:30/K, which is at least 30 seconds/K faster than usual.

Hope to run on Monday morning - Thanksgiving.

One week until the Toronto Waterfront Marathon!!

YTD = 1280.0 K

Thursday 5.15 K; Saturday 25.75 K

Thursday -- was able to leave work 30 minutes earlier than usual -- unfortunately, it was raining when I got to my car. Fortunately, the rain stopped as I travelled south on Yonge Street. Got in 5.15 K :-) The run clears my stressed mind!

Saturday -- definitely fall weather has arrived: 10C and windy. Got in 25.75 K and finished the run 15 minutes faster than usual: 6 min 42 sec on average per K. Saw the fall colours west of the Humber River bridge! Wore my jacket and long pants for the run. Could have went further but opted to focus on running a bit faster for the run.

2 weeks until the marathon. All the half-marathon spots were sold out a week ago and 200 spots remain in the marathon -- can't believe they're almost all sold out. My hero, Fauja Singh, will be running the full marathon at age 100. Truly remarkable. Hope to get my photo taken with him at the expo.

YTD = 1249.1 K

5.15 K this evening

Was able to leave work at 6 PM and got in a run -- great stress reliever! 5.15 K on Yonge Street. Can't believe we're in autumn -- feels like summer still!

Week in Review

Left work early on Tuesday for specialist appointment. Afterwards, got in 5.15 K.

Saturday = 3.5 K then went to Metro to buy groceries.

This morning = 25.75 K. Martin Goodman Trail on Cherry Beach, then Ashbridges Bay Park, and finally Woodbine Beach. Originally planned to run on Queen St. East to practice the rolling hills but opted not to since the sidewalk running was not worth the risk when I'm tired.

Got a deep-tissue massage this afternoon. Wow - the pressure :-| Went to Word on the Street and bought a $1 magazine, "Education Canada". Great price as regularly priced for $10 and I've read past issues. Also took Bud to Pedestrian Sundays at Kesington Market - one more to go for the year.

YTD = 1213.0 K

Week in Review

Tuesday = 5.15 K (had meeting in the afternoon so able to get in a run after work) -- ran on Martin Goodman Trail at Cherry Beach.

Saturday = 1.5 K -- ran to the Metro to buy raspberries and blueberries

Sunday = 33.0 K -- Long slow run started at 8 AM and lasted 4 hours. Nice fall weather (but sunny). Started to get tired at 27 K mark. Marathon is in 4 weeks and was reminded how challenging the marathon will be after 30 K. Should train next weekend on Queen Street East in Beaches -- the rolling hills :-|

This week = 39.6 K
YTD = 1178.6 K

Week in Review

Wednesday = 5.15 K after work; parked car near the Mount Pleasant Cemetary. Ran west on Moore Street and when I reached Millwood, went south. Saw Loblaws (but it was another Loblaws). Finished the run and had to walk back after asking how to get to Bayview Avenue. Not good getting lost...

Saturday = 5.15 K. Planned for LSD but since I awoke a bit later than expected, felt I could do my 2nd weekday run. When to the Metro afterwards and bought a small Spider Plant for my office. These are great plants as they help with cleaning the air and they are not difficult to maintain.

This morning = 30.9 K LSD. Run begun at 7:45 AM. Weather was sunny and cool/warm - no humidity :-) Ran west on the Martin Goodman Trail, past the Humber River Bridge, and then east to Parliament, then ran back home. Lots of runners on the trail this morning, with many people wearing their Toronto Waterfront tech shirt. Hope to get 32 K in next weekend. Amazing that the marathon is quickly approaching. Speaking of the marathon, a few folks on bikes were officially measuring the route this morning.

YTD = 1139.0 K

week in review

Three runs this week:

Tuesday after work = 5.15 K. Ran in the Mount Pleasant Cemetary - lots of shade which helped with the humidity.

Wednesday after work = 5.15 K. Ran on Lawrence and Don Mills - there is a botanical garden. Humid.

This morning = 25.75 K LSD. Overcast weather was great as it was humid (but not as humid as yesterday - wow). Will "up" mileage on LSD next weekend to 30 K as Toronto Waterfront Marathon is next month!

YTD = 1097.8 K

Here's a photo of the finisher's medal: