Walks - Saturday January 6 - Wednesday January 10, 2018

Happy New Year to you and yours - may it be a happy, healthy and active one.

This week has me singing the song, Baby, its Cold Outside. I'm getting tired of the song and the cold weather - surely it will end soon.

A few suggestions for you to consider for the weekend walk.

1. Jan suggested option one:

Since it's going to be bitterly cold on Saturday how about meeting at Toronto City Hall parking lot and going via the Path through: Jan - where shall we meet in the parking lot -  it's huge?

• Sheraton Centre
• Richmond-Adelaide Centre
• First Canadian Place
• TD Centre
• Royal Bank Plaza
• Brookfield Place (formerly Bell Canada)
• Commerce Court
• Scotia Plaza
• Hudson Bay
• Eaton Centre

and back the way we came.  It's only about 4K but it will be warm!  And if we get lost a few times we will add a few kilometres!

There's a Tim's at Queen and Bay or I'm sure we can find something in the Sheraton Centre to meet up at the end - if we can stay underground we can leave coats in the car.What do you think?  Early in the morning there won't be a lot of foot traffic.

Here's a link to the PATH;

http://torontopath.com/path-map/

2. Option two - switch to Sunday morning for this week - supposed to be less frigid

Meet at Tim's at 8:00 am as usual on Sunday.

3. Option three - meet at Tim's on Saturday at 8:00 am.

Please sign the blog to let others know which option(s) you are doing.

Sunday walkers often meet at the Running Room on Queen St at 8:30 am

Weekday walks are coordinated by Nishe - she'll send an email - let us know if you want to be added to the list.

Evening walks have not been happening in this cold weather but weather permitting, we meet at 6:30 pm at Loblaws (Monday) and Occasions (Wednesday).

Announcements and Information:

from Dawn: Walk on Sat. Jan. 13th from Dawn's place followed by coffee and treats - sounds inviting to me - thanks, Dawn.  A private message will be sent with the details.

from Libby: Congrats to all the the Racers in the Hair of the Dog Race New Year's Day. Unfortunately the organizers seem to have recorded the results incorrectly but I understand fun was had by all- except for Norma. Our condolences go out to her after a nasty fall on the icy trail. Best wishes for a speedy recovery and full recovery Norma.

Just a reminder for any race enthusists- Robbie Burns Race Sunday Jan. 28 still has 8 walking spots available- It is only 8K . With luck the weather will be kind and warmer!

from Norma: who sustained an injury and is recouping well but will not be out for a few weeks.  A special thanks to an unidentified young man who came to her aid followed by Ruth and David who arrived shortly afterwards. We send our best, Norma.

from Lee Scott - check out her blog post - excellent tips on walking in frigid weather and a warm up routine that is bound to get you moving and get your heart rate up.

I will be away for a few weeks and Helen is once again going to be doing the blog - thanks, Helen.

Keep warm, stay active, keep well.  Safe travels to others who are also on the go this month.