Blistering coldness

2/--/20.5k

new goals!

I hope you've noticed the change of the layout.... If not, then you weren't an avid reader.

This week stats: 2/--/18.5k

Requirement: 40k (Pending Saturday morning run that must be cancelled due to COLD WEATHER (ie: -25 when taking windchill into account)

If I complete long run, it'll reach 12 k... we'll see in the afternoon(Saturday)

I'm deciding to add a section in my weekly blog about running.

This week's feature is RUNNING in the COLD!

Tip #1: Don't run the last half of your run against the wind.... it will make your extermities frozen.

RECOUNT

This is my first offical run of the season. Determined to get back into running, we braved it in the -20/ -30 with Windchill on saturday morning at 7am.

Our go to run, the UCC (lonsdale) and back route.

This run has become a typical run. Looking back on the running we've been doing, it's nothing now. it's simple straight course with some hill work. Broke into my GT2130s yay!

Let's see how many pairs of shoes I'll need in 2009. Guess? 2 pairs.

Offical count for the year: 7.3k/2009

Let's go!
here are some excellent links for mapping and general running tips:

• gmap pedometer
• How I track my runs, swim, workouts. LOG ON, it's a great resource.
• Running Room
• Gordo, my inspiration and mentor

My typical workout schedule

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
	Swim LC (noon)	AM/PM Swim	AM swim?	40 min swim		30 min swim
Run 1 hour easy	short run	TRACK work 30 min		Run 30 minutes	LONG runs (1 hr +)
Core 30 minutes	Weights 45min LEGS	Core - 30 min	CORE/ Pilates	Weights - Arms, chest		WT, back (45min)
4:30 @ FH	4pm SCC	4:30 @ FH	Studio	5:45am	7am	SCC

If you'd like to join, hit me off an e-mail.

let's see how this goes.

First order of business.... Missisauga or Ottawa? pre or post may 24? dilemma.

Here's a picture to leave you on....
Distillery in all of it's glory.

Goals this week:

• hash out reading week plans
• expectations of the months ahead,
• AGO,
• staying on Top of readings (6 new courses)

2009

2009 starts off on a great foot.

Despite being in pain at the moment, I have a lot to look out for in 2009.

Completed the Resolution Run on Sunday Dec 28th - 5k to mark the commitment to running.

As a result of new shoes, longer distances , and adjustments... my L ankle is hurting like a MOFO.
Otherwise it's looking like there are many opportunities to be had.

1) 2009 km in 2009 is one of my goals! With injuiries it'll still be tough, but I'll knock this one down,

2) Complete my nu-raver fixed gear bike for the city.
(currently I own a newly destroyed/fixed up RED single speed. I heart it!
and an amazing road bike Cannondale synapse 6 feminine edition)

3) Possibly to that ride to MTL and back, but we'll see if time permits and whether this Euro trip is go. I'm aiming for August?

4) Trying to stick to my schedules of balancing school, work, activities.

Always up for more workout partners.
Here's the tentative schedule:

Sunday (10-11am Weight Training)
Monday (4:30/5 - 7pm CORE, Run (middle distance [outdoors; weather pending] 10k
Tuesday (4-6pm - WT, Run 7k)
Wednesday (4:15/4:30 - 7pm Core, TRack work (speed?), Swim 45min
Thursday - OFF
Friday: 5:45am - 7:15am (Run 7k, followed by WT/Core)
Sat: 7am -10am (LONG RUNS! 12+)

Races so far:
March - Around the Bay 30k
Apr: NEW------> 10k Break free of exams!!! (friends run)
May - Missisauga or Ottawa
June - Mud run
July/Aug (outdoor swimming, travelling)
Oct : Toronto

Last week's stats: 2.6/--/22
Resolution run, Lonsdale, Eglington route...
Swam on Monday 2.6 k set.