Walks: Mon. Feb. 7 & Wed. Feb. 9

You see how happy everyone looks to be at the top of a hill... going down!

On the Chilly Half schedule, we're on the big push, with two long walks on each of the next two Saturdays. Regardless of what the midweek schedule says, though, we decided last year not to go beyond 10K on a weeknight. So the next two walks will be 8K and 10K, pending suitable weather.

Last Monday, we broke into two groups: one did long hills, the other did repeats on shorter hills. We might do the same again, but with one group focusing on intervals rather than hills. Road safety will be the key, though, as a significant temperature drop predicted for Monday evening after a relative thaw during the day might translate into icy conditions. Let's see how it plays. Yaktrax really made the difference to me on Saturday's icy surfaces, so do come prepared.

Congratulations to Rainer who had an excellent finish of 2:43 (2nd walker overall) in the Sarnia Hypothermic Half. Looks like a cool medal for your growing collection, Rainer.

Hypothermia reminds me that Phyllis of the Toronto Power Walkers has passed on this link to a walk (not a race) that benefits the Toronto Street Mission. It's the Coldest Night of the Year, a 5K or 10K evening walk on Feb. 26th that highlights the challenges of homelessness. Please check out the link.

This week, we send happy birthday wishes out to Lou-Ann – may it be a lovely one. Did you notice Lou-Anne's nifty winter shoes? Like trainers with a raincoat!

Remember to pick up your t-shirts. We'll have them on Monday and Wednesday. Also, believe it or not, I still have two calendars to give away. Is there someone out there who's wondering what day it is?