Walk: Wed. Feb. 13 @ LOBLAWS

Please note that I'm suggesting we meet at Loblaws rather than Shoppers this Wednesday -- the 10K route will have more straight lines and more of the streets should be clear(er) than we'd find in our usual meeting place. Same route as Monday.

Tuesday's snow may actually improve walking conditions, as it should provide some traction over the packed ice. That being said, bring YakTrax. And watch the weather. It was the combination of ice and windchill factor that made Monday's walk so treacherous.

Our HardAss Award of the week goes to Olwyn and Brette, who braved the chill of Monday night. We other three, who arrived late, had all-but-decided it was too cold and slippery to walk. Then we ran into Eva at the YakTrax display -- and Eva told us of the "brave soles" out there walking. So we Yaktracked them down (by car; are you kidding?) to capture this shot. You rule, gals!

In case anyone missed Julaine's suggestion for cold weather face protection, here's a link to info about Keihl's face protector. FYI, you can also purchase Keihl's products at Holt Renfrew; however the Bloor Street store is out of stock of the "No Freeze" cream! That's the kind of winter it has been. (Vaseline is an inexpensive alternative.) Or try a tube scarf for your neck and nose. Running stores sell ones with breathing holes -- and Running Room online even has one that converts to a hat and glows in the dark.