Walks - Sat. Feb. 6 - Wed. Feb. 10

Definition of an Hour in New Zealand

This weekend (Sun. Feb. 7) we have our (annual) Shore Things brunch at TKOs.  Therefore, I'm going to suggest a few options for our weekend walk. Select whatever suits you.

Saturday, at Tim's, at 8:00 am

Sunday, option 1, meeting at Helen & Bob's home (parking in the school parking lot) - gather at about 9:15 at Helen's. TKOs is very close by so the walk will end at Tkos in time for brunch.

Sunday, option 2, meeting at the Running Room on Queen St. at 8:30.  There will be a walk which ends up at TKOs. And then, I assume you will walk home again to burn off the calories.

Please sign the blog so that others know when you will be walking.

Distance: Goodlife Half training now begins in earnest. Saturday/Sunday is still a gentle 8K.  Distances this week are 8K Monday and 5k Wednesday.  Others may choose any distance that suits them.

Mid week walks - check the blog as these change from time to time - Monday night at Loblaws (7:00 pm) and Wednesday night at Occasions (7:00 pm).

Announcements from Dawn: TKOs is expecting us for brunch on Sunday at 10:30 - You need to have  registered and paid already. They make a great spread for us - looking forward to the bacon! 

from Trish:  Toronto Waterfront 10 k - Sunday June 25th - Special rate for registering between Feb. 1 - 8, 2016 - only $35 dollars - don't delay - I know some of considering this race - great price. New route this year (used to go south on Yonge St).  Check out this link:  http://www.canadarunningseries.com/toronto10k/tw10DET.htm

from Libby: Race Training

Friendly reminder- your training one day of the week should be Moderate walk- 10 minute warm up and then a faster walk for the remaining distance. The other day should be an Intensity Walk- 10 minute warm up and 7-8 repeats of bursts of speed above normal race pace. Hills are a great option - necessary evil as Arlene says- to be included at least every 2-3 weeks! Saturday(or Sunday should be your long Endurance walk- distance at a moderate pace.

Run for the Toad- October 1 definitely has a walk division and, more importantly, a 12.5 distance category. Great race atmosphere and great food.  Susan's comment: A favourite of mine!

Best of luck to Rainer this weekend in the Hypothermic Half in Sarnia. Unlike other years, the weather promises to be kind. Enjoy the race. We will think of you at brunch!

To all of our injured walkers and those who are not feeling well, we miss you and think of you often. We look forward to your return.

To all our walkers who are travelling (and there are a few), we hope you enjoy your travels.

Really?  I was afraid to board the bus...