Walks - Sat. Dec. 28 - Jan. 1st

Ice and holly

Well, the ice storm has certainly hampered the walking schedule this past week so I'm hoping for great walking weather in the week ahead. And, I'm hoping that everyone who participated in the non-voluntary indoor winter camping without hydro survived the experience - none the worse for wear.

Join us on Saturday, at Tim's at 8:00 am. for whatever distance seems manageable....we will keep to heavily travelled surfaces, if necessary. It will be our last Saturday walk of 2013. See you there and then. Please sign in on the blog to let us know when you plan to walk.

During the week, we may want to add some day time walks as it seems unlikely that anyone will want to walk on Jan. 1st.  I'm going to suggest a few dates
Monday, Dec. 30 - 9:00 am - meet at Tim's 2 or Dawn's  - check the blog for the details.
Monday Dec. 30 - 7:00 pm - meet at Loblaw's - again sign in so others will know your plans.
Tuesday Dec. 31 - daytime - anyone????
Thursday Jan. 2 - 9:00 am - meet at Tim's 2? Any interest????  Sign in please.

If anyone is interested in day times walks (morning especially) please let me know as I have tons of distance to do in order to complete my challenge for 2013 and this weather is making it difficult. Would love some company.

 

Walks - Sat. December 21 - Mon. Dec. 23rd.

Yikes - it's almost here - Christmas, the holiday season, whatever you call it at your home. Time to celebrate....with a walk or two.

Let's walk on Saturday, weather permitting, from Tim's at 8:00 am for whatever distance seems wise - we could aim for 8 - 10 km.  Will you join us?

I'm going to do a second post after Monday in which we'll suggest some days and times for the "holiday weeks".  I suspect we'll have more people interested in extra day time walks, so I'll ask around on Saturday to see if there are suggested days, times and locations. Please add your ideas to this blog.  I would love to have some company to help me knock off those last 191 kms before Dec. 31st - how did I get so far behind?  Was doing well for so long and then....????

I know that some people are travelling to far off places to join loved ones - enjoy your visits and travel safely. To everyone, have a wonderful holiday season - enjoy time with family and friends.

Announcements:
from Libby: 

The next race is the resolution run December 29th for those inclined to wear off some Christmas feasting!

 

Walks - Sat. Dec. 14 - Wed. Dec. 18

 

Restaurant in Barcelona

New career option for Shorethings here?

 

Well, the weather outside is frightful.

And, the fire is so delightful,

There's no time to fuss with the wok,

Let us walk, let us walk, let us walk. 

 

Now, I suspect I am the only one who needs exercise on Saturday, but I am pleading with you to join me for 8-10 km - regardless of the weather. Think of it as an investment in calorie burning in advance of the big celebrations, whenever and wherever they are. Tim's at 8:00 am for 8 km.

 

The Monday and Wednesday day time crew know what to do or to contact Dawn to confirm.

Monday evening is at Loblaws at 7:00 pm for 6 km. 

Wednesday evening is at Occasions at 7:00 pm for 6 km. There was a time when we walked regardless of the weather conditions.....I'm just saying....

 

Announcements

from Norma:    What your walking pace says about your health

A huge walking study was recently done linking how long it takes you to walk a mile and your likelihood of premature death. Check out this link for more information:

http://www.chatelaine.com/health/fitness/does-it-matter-how-fast-you-walk/

See you on Saturday.

 

 

 



Walks: Sat to Wed, Dec. 7 to 11

Proof that we clean up good, especially glam new mother-in-law Debbie!

Folks, this is where you all sign in to say you'll be joining us at Tim's at 8 am on Saturday for 8-10K.

Then, again, we reconvene Monday at 7 pm, Loblaws, and Wednesday at 7 pm, Occasions – and 6K seems to be the pre-holiday preference for these evening walks.  Dawn or Lou-Ann are the daytime walk contacts if you prefer to join them.

Calendars and books (including Ireland) have all arrived. Helen will bring them to Tim's for pickup, but only if you've given Charlotte the big bucks. I'm compelled to say that by the Money Queen.

See you Saturday morning.

Birthday wishes to Kathleen. Will we see you on your special day?