Walk: Mon. Aug. 25 @ Loblaws

First, our race report: An unusually high humidex for the end of August, with unrelenting sunshine, would have made it a perfect day for the beach -- but made the Quebec Deux-Rives one of our hardest-won medals yet. However, for the city's 400th Anniversary, it was a good one. Look closely, and you can see the lights between flashes!

We had at least one personal best (Stacey), a few personal worsts (I raise my hand here) and a lot of people really happy to see the red carpet leading up to the finish line. During the race, we made liberal use of the sprinklers on the sidelines -- and the sponges. [File this tip away: if ever they have sponges on a race, never let them slip out of your (likely) very hot little hands. Or t-shirts. Or hat.] The course itself remains spectacular (pictures to be posted later). And, despite the heat, the 21.1K seemed to pass quickly.

So, now, who's training for another half? Monday night puts 8K on both fall Half schedules. Bob & I will be on the train home on Monday, so will do our 8K sitting down. If you'll be out, sign in -- and have a great walk!