10:1 (x5)

Got in a second run this week (before the weekend LSD). Wow -- it was COLD!!! The wind was blowing in my face and I wish I had a scarf. I did not enjoy running into the wind and had to find narrower streets with houses that could block the wind. Running with the wind to my back was fine. Fortunately, the residential streets were plowed. Not the greatest conditions to run but the important thing is I ran :-) Today was a bit faster of a run: 6.42 K. YTD = 127.13 K

10:1 (x5) on a snowy day!

Got in 6.02 K before work this morning using 10:1 (x5). It was snowing but not much had come down yet. Forecasted 17 cm in Toronto. The schools in Halton board were closed. The soft white stuff made running fine. It's the slush and ice that worry me. Glad I got in the run today. YTD = 120.71 K.

Found a photo on the Internet of what it looked like in Toronto today:

Cold Video

Found the following video on www.runningmania.com forum. Nice to see familiar site of Toronto (Martin Goodman Trail). Am surprised (shocked?) to see the pathway cleared. If it's -30C windchill temperature, what is it at the lake?

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=yPanOXZm88w&eurl=http://www.shulgan.com/blog/2009/01/minus-30.html

Chinese New Year!

No running today as it's a rest day from yesterday's LSD. Today's Chinese New Year!

LSD 10:1 (x21)

LSD this morning in -14C and sunny weather. It didn't feel cold, though, while running. Sidewalks were dry and the YakTrax Pro stayed home. Went back to the Queen Street route to change the scenery. Quite a few runners and power walkers out there, in addition to people walking their dogs (lots of labs!). In my 16th interval, my Garmin lost its satellite and I had to restart the Garmin. I brought along Sharkies and a Powerade Gel; should have brought along a protein bar as well (forgot that). Only 1 instance of the left knee feeling the runner's knee "sensations" -- need to remember to stretch the leg. Surprisingly, the right foot continued to experience some light pain -- is this shin splint?? Never had this before. I'll need to monitor this.

Today's run = 26.94 K
YTD = 114.69 K

Thursday's 10:1 (x5)

Got in another run before work -- students are writing examinations so I could come in a bit later in the morning. Brought along my iPod so enjoyed the music, which helped the time go faster. Got in 6.49 K, for a YTD = 87.75 K. Nice run today! Looking forward to LSD on weekend.

Have finished reading a marathon training book and will post some of the highlights on the blog very soon.

Wednesday's 10:1 (x5)

Got in a 10:1 (x5) run before work [Wednesday] -- late start due to final examinations being written by high school students. It was a costly run as I got a $30.00 parking ticket for parking on the street which required a permit. Oops... Got in 6.17 K, for a YTD = 81.26 K. Nice run, no issues.