run, run, run

Boise, ID 6:30 am

Pace: 8:09

Finally got in a run with Randy. My flight wasn't scheduled until 10:30, so I was able to get out before leaving town. Turned out to be a decent workout, but started out too slow to get the pace under 8. I think the cold is finally gone. It was the first run I've had without any coughing fits. Felt really good.

This week could be interesting. Not sure how much running I'm going to be able do do up in Canada.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada 8:30am

Pace: 8:04

I only made it as far as Toronto yesterday. My flight to Moncton was cancelled. But, it did allow me some time to go out for a run this morning -- a very cold run.

The temperature was 12 degrees American. Not sure what it was in kilos, or however they measure it here. The wind was blowing too. I thought my face would fall off in the first mile, but as I got around buildings, it got better. Then I found a nice greenbelt path that went on for several miles. I tried to stay on the snow. The pavement was really slick, but I stayed on my feet.

As my body warmed up I felt ok, but during the last few miles my hands got really cold, even with two pair of gloves and mittens on over them.

Now, maybe I'll make it to Moncton tonight.

Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada 8 pm

Pace: 8:25

After the trip from hell (24 hr. delay in Toronto, given some french guy's ticket, car rented out from under me and luggage left in Montreal) I got back from work and my bags had arrived, so I went out for a run. I found a trail along the river. It was pretty muddy and rain/sleet was falling most of the time, but it was nice to get out and move.

Moncton, NB, Canada 8 pm

Kind of a strange run. I went down to the river trail and ran the other direction. After about a mile there was a sign that said trail closed. If I was smart I would have turned at that point, but I'm not smart, so I kept going and when I got to the big construction pit I realized why they closed the trail. Then I cut through some softball fields and on to the road. I crossed the river, ran a bit further and turned back. Then I got lost.

I stopped at a drug store bought some cool Toronto Maple Leafs gloves and found out that I'd been running the wrong direction. Now I have to pack for my trip home. Hope I get home faster than I got here.

Boise, ID 10:15 am

Pace: 8:03

I took yesterday off. Needed to get into work early and then spent the rest of the day traveling. My trip home from Canada was much less eventful.

The ground was covered with snow during most of my run, but it was beginning to melt by the time I was finishing up. 8:03 wasn't a bad pace considering I had to slow down in a few spots because of the snow. Looking for a bigger week coming up. Finally spending a full week at home.