Walk: Mon. Aug. 4 @ Loblaws (Note: 8 AM!)

Here comes the sun, and I say: It's all right! We had a great group walking into the sunrise for our ten-miler Saturday morning, and the rain held off. Hope everyone feels great.

For Monday's 10K walk, it has been proposed that we meet in the morning, 8 am at Loblaws. That way, we get an early start on our day, with no evening commitments. Sign in if you're ready to sign on.

Here are a few things to consider for the weeks ahead:

For those thinking of doing the Kitchener Waterloo Walking Classic on September 28th, it's time to get rooms sorted out. Two race hotels to choose from -- find the links through the race site -- and all I can say is that the Delta has a pool but the Walper Terrace has Yuk Yuks. They both appear to be close to the race start.

Ruth has provided some info on sunscreens:

Today I had a chance to talk to one of the dermatologists at Sunnybrook. She said that in order to get protection against both UVB rays and UVA rays, look for a product that contains mexoryl, helioplex, or parsol 1786. If you blank out when it comes to remembering chemical names, she points out that any product that carries the seal of the Canadian Dermatology Association will provide good broad spectrum protection. There is a list at the web site below.

http://www.dermatology.ca/patients_public/info_patients/sun_safety/recognized_sunscreens.html

Her particular recommendations were:
La Roche Anthelios
Vichy
Neutragena Ultra Sheer

These recommendations are based on finding a product that feels nice on your skin, so that you won’t mind using it. The most important thing is to find something you like, so that you’ll use it.

One other thing: Bob & I took the plunge and registered for the Midsummer Night's 15K, joining Ruth, Milka, Arlene, Fiona and Barb S. Unfortunately, we left it too late to catch the last price increase. Registration has now gone up to $69, which is steep. On the other hand, it looks to be a very special race -- at night, in (optional) costume, mostly on the Spit -- and the medal looks lovely. So there you go. We will be swapping our 13K walk week after next for a shorter weeknight walk.

And, lastly but certainly not leastly: Happy Birthday tomorrow, Sharon (and belated birthday wishes to Breda)!!!!!!!!