After enjoying a bit of time off training after my final triathlon of the year (Elite Nats in Kelowna), I was itching to get outside for some aerobic runs in the trails of Preservation Park. The leaves are beginning to fall and turn colour, and the deer are always eager to play a friendly game of chase. This is my favourite time of the year.
The year sure has flown by, and the summer ended with a jam-packed weekend that maximized time outdoors in perfect weather.
I spontaneously entered the Falling Leaves 7.5 Trail Run on Sep 19th. I ended up having a good run, especially considering that I hadn't completed any speed work since before Kelowna. The Guelph Mercury wrote an article here. Then I had a blast watching Bre push Annika in the 1k kid's dash (Annika walked the final 10m). And then we watched the fast gazelles tear up the course in the collegiate race.
The very next day (sep 20) was the Caledon Running Festival. C3 put on an amazing show, and Annika enjoyed participating in the 1 mile kid's race.
This past weekend was the Guelph Downtown 5k. Like a weekend warrior, I laced up once again, and finished 2nd, sandwiched between sparring mates Derek Snider and Mike Hay.
To the right of this post are a few twitter updates that have links that show a few pics and videos captured from what has been a wonderful couple of weeks.
Laying low before the big race.
All set and ready for battle.
1008 kids take off in the one mile kid's dash
Taking a short rest break to catch a photo with Lisa Bentley.
Epic finishing sprint
