Hi there:
Nice morning. I was at the Arena this morning at 10 to 6a.m. to see who might be out and about at 6a.m. I met Pat Morden coming from the other direction, just as I was starting out on Veterans Way.
It's good weather right now, early in the morning. It's dark, but I stay where the street lights are and there is vertually no traffic. It's easy enough to get 3 or 4 miles in just on the light up streets in Town.
Maybe a Novermber run? What do you think? I was thinking November 11th, however, I see it's on a Sunday. Maybe that's ok. A Sunday afternoon run. I'm thinking toque and mitts for that one maybe. But that's ok - it will get us in the swing of it. It's amazing how you can run very comfortably in cold weather by layering with the right moisture wicking underwear. The correct clothes makes it possible. They make very good clothes for outdoor activities in the winter.
A winter run can be very enjoyable. I think of a bit of snow falling and 10 belowish. It's very quiet.
Keep give'n'er,
gk
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Monday, September 24, 2012
1st Day of Fall, Sept. 22nd, 2012
We had a good run up at Wellman Lake. The weather was perfect for running and lots of fall colours and sun. There were seven adults and nine young runners.
"Young Runners" can sure run. They were well out in front at 3/4 throttle pace. And, we didn't need to worry about bears. We would not have surprised any bears - they could hear us coming for miles.
It was a great "First Day of Fall" kick off. The leaves were very showy. The hot dogs hit the spot after the run.
Thanks Karen for tending the fire, making the coffee, etc., while we ran the course.
Come 1213, we'll do'er again.
Keep give'n'er,
gk
ps We had some fantastic chocolate chip muffins, veggies, fruit, puff wheat cake, cookies - all the good stuff. And, thanks to Val - we had lots of bottled water on hand.
Monday, September 17, 2012
Monday Monday
New week started today. Lots of colour in the leaves now. Seems like this week-end they really changed. I think it's fall time now. The water temp of some Mb. Lakes taken by Joy at Water Stewardship were 13, 9 and 7*C - three separate readings. So, the water is cooling down. It would be a darn cool swim.
Getting a few more people that are going to do the Wellman Lake Trail Run this Saturday. About 7 people so far. If you can make it up, it would be great to see you there. It's a nice Fall Run with lots of colours. Soon, there will be no leaves, only branches, colder and less colour (more brown/grey). And then snow. So, now's the time, this Saturday the 22nd at 1:00p.m., to do a trail run and breath the freshest air in the world and enjoy the scenery.
Post Run in the cookshack will be warm and hot dogs - don't worry about bringing anythin else. It's all we need. Maybe bring a dry top, like a hoodie, that you can pull on after the run.
Morning Runs, every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30a.m. 3 miles - just to keep us tuned in. Spring is a long ways away so we need to keep running a bit before we do the big ramp up come May.
See you there,
Keep give'n'er,
gk
Getting a few more people that are going to do the Wellman Lake Trail Run this Saturday. About 7 people so far. If you can make it up, it would be great to see you there. It's a nice Fall Run with lots of colours. Soon, there will be no leaves, only branches, colder and less colour (more brown/grey). And then snow. So, now's the time, this Saturday the 22nd at 1:00p.m., to do a trail run and breath the freshest air in the world and enjoy the scenery.
Post Run in the cookshack will be warm and hot dogs - don't worry about bringing anythin else. It's all we need. Maybe bring a dry top, like a hoodie, that you can pull on after the run.
Morning Runs, every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30a.m. 3 miles - just to keep us tuned in. Spring is a long ways away so we need to keep running a bit before we do the big ramp up come May.
See you there,
Keep give'n'er,
gk
Thursday, September 13, 2012
THURSDAY THE 13TH
Ran this morning at 6:30a.m. in the Industrial Park; a three mile loop. It was calm this morning. I wore mitts because on Tuesday I dam near froze my hands. This time out, my hands were sweating like crazy in those mitts. A nice run, easy going, the morning is just starting to break. It's a great way to start the day.
If anybody wants to join me in a morning run, I'm going to get going on a schedule; a routine. It's better to set something up rather than random. And, it's better to run with other runners.
So, here's the schedule. Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30a.m. at the arena parking lot. A three mile run out 83, into the Industrial Park and back to the rink via the Crescent Theater and Morley's Meats. Nothing hard paced, no big distance and only twice per week. But....... It will be regualr, punctual (leave parking lot at 6:30a.m. on the dot) every Tuesday and Thursday. The first week of routine will be Tuesday the 18th and Thursday the 20th.
A piece of cake!!!!!!
Keep give'n'er,
gk
If anybody wants to join me in a morning run, I'm going to get going on a schedule; a routine. It's better to set something up rather than random. And, it's better to run with other runners.
So, here's the schedule. Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30a.m. at the arena parking lot. A three mile run out 83, into the Industrial Park and back to the rink via the Crescent Theater and Morley's Meats. Nothing hard paced, no big distance and only twice per week. But....... It will be regualr, punctual (leave parking lot at 6:30a.m. on the dot) every Tuesday and Thursday. The first week of routine will be Tuesday the 18th and Thursday the 20th.
A piece of cake!!!!!!
Keep give'n'er,
gk
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Tuesday the 11th of September
Ran 3 miles this morning at 6:30a.m. Street lights were on. A low pressure came in over night with a strong wind out of the Southwest. My hands got cold running against it. I did the Industrial Park. It was great when I changed direction and had the wind in my back.
The 32nd Annual Terry Fox Run will be held Sept. 16 at the Swan River Centennial Arena. Pledge sheets can be picked up at a number of Valley businesses including the Star & Times. Registration is from 12-1 p.m. with the shotgun start beginning at 1:30 p.m. There is no registration fee or minimum pledge requirement. For more information you can contact Twyla at 281-1790.
Wellman Lake Trail Run on Saturday the 22nd at 1:00p.m. Some of the trees are starting to turn colour. I noticed some Tamarac are getting yellow as well. Clear blue sky and blue lake with the fall leaves makes for a great run. kolidascope (isn't that the word that describes it??). It's good for every thing about you. See you there at the cookshack.
Keep give'n'er,
gk
The 32nd Annual Terry Fox Run will be held Sept. 16 at the Swan River Centennial Arena. Pledge sheets can be picked up at a number of Valley businesses including the Star & Times. Registration is from 12-1 p.m. with the shotgun start beginning at 1:30 p.m. There is no registration fee or minimum pledge requirement. For more information you can contact Twyla at 281-1790.
Wellman Lake Trail Run on Saturday the 22nd at 1:00p.m. Some of the trees are starting to turn colour. I noticed some Tamarac are getting yellow as well. Clear blue sky and blue lake with the fall leaves makes for a great run. kolidascope (isn't that the word that describes it??). It's good for every thing about you. See you there at the cookshack.
Keep give'n'er,
gk
Thursday, September 6, 2012
September 6th, 2012
I'm on the Injury List. I won't be running for a bit. I pulled a calf muscle two weeks ago and then tried to start up running again but it was too early. I felt it tear a bit more so immediately stopped and limped home. I guess I will have to give it a bit more time to heal up properly ( one of the hardest things to do ).
So, the proposed Wellman Lake Trail Run on Sept. 22nd.......................
..........I've had 3 people say they would be interested since the last posting on August 15th ( Keith, Trevor and Jolie).
Not a big hit, but it's still just the 6th of Sept. If you are interested in keeping things going here............. the more the merrier. It's a very nice run thru the bush. Easy going or hard going if you want to give the legs a work out going up Corp.
Lets go with it then. The run starts at 1:00p.m. on the 22nd (Saturday) at the Wellman Lake Cookshack. I'll tend the fire in the cook shack and supply the hot dogs, buns and wienner sticks.
I'll see if I can scounge some bottle water again from Northern Specialties. You're welcome to bring whatever else you want for a lunch too ( chocolate bars, oranges, yogrut, gator aid, etc.). Lets make it a Pot Luck Lunch - bring something. We all like to eat, especially after a great bush trail run.
We'll see you there. Be there or be square. Rain or Shine. Does somebody have a gps or distance gismo? It would be nice to see what the mileage is around the lake.
Keep give'n'er,
gk
ps Try posting a comment, I never get any??????
So, the proposed Wellman Lake Trail Run on Sept. 22nd.......................
..........I've had 3 people say they would be interested since the last posting on August 15th ( Keith, Trevor and Jolie).
Not a big hit, but it's still just the 6th of Sept. If you are interested in keeping things going here............. the more the merrier. It's a very nice run thru the bush. Easy going or hard going if you want to give the legs a work out going up Corp.
Lets go with it then. The run starts at 1:00p.m. on the 22nd (Saturday) at the Wellman Lake Cookshack. I'll tend the fire in the cook shack and supply the hot dogs, buns and wienner sticks.
I'll see if I can scounge some bottle water again from Northern Specialties. You're welcome to bring whatever else you want for a lunch too ( chocolate bars, oranges, yogrut, gator aid, etc.). Lets make it a Pot Luck Lunch - bring something. We all like to eat, especially after a great bush trail run.
We'll see you there. Be there or be square. Rain or Shine. Does somebody have a gps or distance gismo? It would be nice to see what the mileage is around the lake.
Keep give'n'er,
gk
ps Try posting a comment, I never get any??????
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
august 15th, 2012
A bit of rain this morning but it was about 16*C and so comfortable. Actually, I ran at 5:30a.m. and it didn't start to rain until I was almost finished. And, it didn't rain hard. So, it was a good run. I finished up again by doing a lap on the new asphalt track at the Regional. I like that track. It's marked out in 6 full lanes around the track with another extra two lanes to make 8 on the North side (straight stretch only). It's good and the white lines and number show up very well even in the early morning light. This time I took lane #6 (the very outside lane); last time I chose #5. I don't know the distances around the track; will have to find that out from the school maybe - it might be interesting to know.
I was thinking about a run around Glad Lake sometime in September. Interested in that? We could meet at the cookshack, do the run and roast a hot dog after. We will not make a formal run of it as you may remeber last year, it catagorized us into a "Special Events" status which then regulated an ambulance to be on site, spotters, etc. So, if you like the idea, let me know so we have a head count. I'm thinking September 22nd - maybe harvest will be over then?? I think it's about 5 miles around the lake - maybe a bit more. Anybody know? Terry Betcher, do you know? I went around it last week-end and it took about an hour. The trail behind the lake was a bit like a hurdle course with trees down. That should be cleaned up by Parks shotly. For those who wish to "add to" the course can opt to continue up Corpanicous and back down. Trail running is very appealing - for me, the opposite of a stationary bike. You're out there, up and down and twisting thru the bush. Your mind is occupied; it's not board.
Keep give'n're,
Let me know if you're interested in the Glad Lake Trail Run,
thanks,
gk
I was thinking about a run around Glad Lake sometime in September. Interested in that? We could meet at the cookshack, do the run and roast a hot dog after. We will not make a formal run of it as you may remeber last year, it catagorized us into a "Special Events" status which then regulated an ambulance to be on site, spotters, etc. So, if you like the idea, let me know so we have a head count. I'm thinking September 22nd - maybe harvest will be over then?? I think it's about 5 miles around the lake - maybe a bit more. Anybody know? Terry Betcher, do you know? I went around it last week-end and it took about an hour. The trail behind the lake was a bit like a hurdle course with trees down. That should be cleaned up by Parks shotly. For those who wish to "add to" the course can opt to continue up Corpanicous and back down. Trail running is very appealing - for me, the opposite of a stationary bike. You're out there, up and down and twisting thru the bush. Your mind is occupied; it's not board.
Keep give'n're,
Let me know if you're interested in the Glad Lake Trail Run,
thanks,
gk
Thursday, August 9, 2012
August 9th, 2012
I started my run this morning at 5:20a.m. First time this early in the day for a long time. At 5:20a.m. now it's still dark with street lights on and just a hint of dawn in the Eastern sky. Two dimond bright Stars in the East - Mars and Venice I think. Although it's dark, it's still warm. A t-shirt and shorts.
I ran out Brian Minish's way to see if I could team up with him and Vegas. Sure enough, they were out there.
I swam at 1/4 to 7a.m. and then home for breakfast.
At breakfast, I watched The Canadian Ladies Soccer Team win the bronze metal over France in the 2012 Olympic Games - one nothing. What a team. France had them on the ropes for most of the game but somehow they stuck it out and came thru. It must have been such a high and a big relief to finish that game. Lots of hugging going on. I liked the Canadain coach. His words of advice to kids coming up were, "Never give up."
Keep give'n'er,
gk
I ran out Brian Minish's way to see if I could team up with him and Vegas. Sure enough, they were out there.
I swam at 1/4 to 7a.m. and then home for breakfast.
At breakfast, I watched The Canadian Ladies Soccer Team win the bronze metal over France in the 2012 Olympic Games - one nothing. What a team. France had them on the ropes for most of the game but somehow they stuck it out and came thru. It must have been such a high and a big relief to finish that game. Lots of hugging going on. I liked the Canadain coach. His words of advice to kids coming up were, "Never give up."
Keep give'n'er,
gk
Monday, July 30, 2012
july 30th, 2012
I checked the distance of the 10k route that we did on last Friday. I went around the course on my bike and used the bike odometer. I got 10.51km on the odometer. So, a little bit over; .51km over.
A good turn out on Friday. We had 33 runnters. Very good. The weather was beautiful and hot. We needed water that's for sure. Thanks to Val and Ried for supplying ice cold water at the Arena parking lot. Brian Minish also set up a water station about 1/2 way on the 10k route.
Good job everybody, good to see you'all out. We'll keep in touch - maybe if anybody would like to set up another run? Anytime, we can use the mailing list to keep everybody in the loop.
Have a great August coming up and keep running. It's fun.
Gk
A good turn out on Friday. We had 33 runnters. Very good. The weather was beautiful and hot. We needed water that's for sure. Thanks to Val and Ried for supplying ice cold water at the Arena parking lot. Brian Minish also set up a water station about 1/2 way on the 10k route.
Good job everybody, good to see you'all out. We'll keep in touch - maybe if anybody would like to set up another run? Anytime, we can use the mailing list to keep everybody in the loop.
Have a great August coming up and keep running. It's fun.
Gk
Friday, July 20, 2012
July 20th, 2012
Hey Runners:
A week from today is the 2012 Rodeo Run.
Pass the word along and invite anybody to join in.
Remember, it's a fun run with no preregistraion or fees.
Any age.
Just show up and run for about an hour or less or a tad more.
5k/10k Rodeo Run, July 27th, 2012, 7a.m., Arena Parking Lot Start
See you there. Have a good one and "keep give'n'er",
gk
A week from today is the 2012 Rodeo Run.
Pass the word along and invite anybody to join in.
Remember, it's a fun run with no preregistraion or fees.
Any age.
Just show up and run for about an hour or less or a tad more.
5k/10k Rodeo Run, July 27th, 2012, 7a.m., Arena Parking Lot Start
See you there. Have a good one and "keep give'n'er",
gk
Thursday, July 12, 2012
July 12th, Thursday
Thursday today. Everybody very busy. It's the middle of summer. Seems like time is running too.
The 27th is coming up - a good mini-goal for us to shoot for. Everybody welcome to come out and
do the 2012 Rodeo Run. It will be a good run.
Keep give'n'er,
gk
The 27th is coming up - a good mini-goal for us to shoot for. Everybody welcome to come out and
do the 2012 Rodeo Run. It will be a good run.
Keep give'n'er,
gk
Thursday, July 5, 2012
The right to write
Reid and Valerie Minish in the Vancouver Scotia Bank 1/2 Marathon. Both at 1:18:59. Another Reid - Reid Coolsaet from Hamelton, Ontario finsihed first at 1:03:15. Reid Collsaet and Eric Gillis both ran in the Vancouver Scotia Bank 1/2 and are both on the Canadain Olympic Marathon Team. We will see them on TV in London in a couple weeks. But anyway, congratulations two our two Swan Valleyites who participated along with some 3840 other runners. There is some up and down on that course (approx. 90 meters over the entire course). The last hill is a 25 meter grade before going onto the Burrard Street Bridge going into Stanely Park (the finish line).
The right to write is my thing. Before I allow myself make up a new post for the blog, I must do a run. Everytime you read a new post on this blog means that I have done a run previous to posting (usually within 4 hours). So it's fun, a mind game, I must run to have the "right to write". Wierd eh?
Today's run was a later in the day run for me. I prefer to run in the mornings. But....... sometime we have a schedule adjustment. It was very hot running. I stayed in town and did laps in the Legion Park. Nice long shady spots in there and good asphalt footing. I got really steamed up in the heat and humidity. Nice. I drank lots of water before and imediately after and so no dehydration problems. It feels so good to be hot. I wore a cotton t-shirt that weighed 4 times it's weight by the end of the run. Cotton is rotton I know but anyhow that's what I ran in today.
One of our runners mentioned the heat and humidity too. Even with a cool post run shower, he was still sweating after he got to work. That's heat and humidity for you. But, I like it, it feels good. I guess because we have so many running days at much colder temps.
Get out there and enjoy. Run in the heat and soak it up.
Rodeo Run 2012, July 27th at 7:00a.m. at the Arena Parking Lot.
Keep give'n'er,
gk
The right to write is my thing. Before I allow myself make up a new post for the blog, I must do a run. Everytime you read a new post on this blog means that I have done a run previous to posting (usually within 4 hours). So it's fun, a mind game, I must run to have the "right to write". Wierd eh?
Today's run was a later in the day run for me. I prefer to run in the mornings. But....... sometime we have a schedule adjustment. It was very hot running. I stayed in town and did laps in the Legion Park. Nice long shady spots in there and good asphalt footing. I got really steamed up in the heat and humidity. Nice. I drank lots of water before and imediately after and so no dehydration problems. It feels so good to be hot. I wore a cotton t-shirt that weighed 4 times it's weight by the end of the run. Cotton is rotton I know but anyhow that's what I ran in today.
One of our runners mentioned the heat and humidity too. Even with a cool post run shower, he was still sweating after he got to work. That's heat and humidity for you. But, I like it, it feels good. I guess because we have so many running days at much colder temps.
Get out there and enjoy. Run in the heat and soak it up.
Rodeo Run 2012, July 27th at 7:00a.m. at the Arena Parking Lot.
Keep give'n'er,
gk
Saturday, June 30, 2012
friday the 29th of June
Not many days left in June. But these last ones have been dandys. I'm sure it was 30*C in the sun at noon. Our thermometer read 26*C in the shade at 11a.m.
Did a 5 mile run at 11a.m.
We did have some powerful winds on Wednesday. Lots of trees "totum poled". Especially around Cowan. That little park in the pines was hit hard. Power outages all over the place and for long periods. Hydro very busy with trees across lines.
When you have no hydro; you really miss it.
If you are a bit stressed out with everything happening at once type of thing - go for a run; that will fix you up. It will calm you down. It will make you feel good. It will change your mood. It will burn calories. It will change your whole day. It will take your mind off "things". It will rewrite your program. It will clear the slate. It will recharge your system. It will reboot you.
The new asphalt school track. A great place to run. Have you checked it out? Good footing, dry, smooth a set distance that you can check your running watch to.
5k/10k Rodeo Run, Friday the 27th of July at 7a.m.
Keep give'n'er,
gk
Did a 5 mile run at 11a.m.
We did have some powerful winds on Wednesday. Lots of trees "totum poled". Especially around Cowan. That little park in the pines was hit hard. Power outages all over the place and for long periods. Hydro very busy with trees across lines.
When you have no hydro; you really miss it.
If you are a bit stressed out with everything happening at once type of thing - go for a run; that will fix you up. It will calm you down. It will make you feel good. It will change your mood. It will burn calories. It will change your whole day. It will take your mind off "things". It will rewrite your program. It will clear the slate. It will recharge your system. It will reboot you.
The new asphalt school track. A great place to run. Have you checked it out? Good footing, dry, smooth a set distance that you can check your running watch to.
5k/10k Rodeo Run, Friday the 27th of July at 7a.m.
Keep give'n'er,
gk
Friday, June 22, 2012
tgif 22nd
A very nice day. Sun and blue sky. Ran at 11:30a.m. 5 miles. When I finished up, the thermometer was 25*C in the shade. It was hot on the course. I used heavy duty sunscreen on my bald head, sun glasses, tshirt and shorts. Also, I packed one of those water belts - two little jugs of water. I didn't use them out there but when I finished up and was doing my cool down walk, I used them then. The water was great to squirt into my mouth and also onto the back of my neck. That seems to be a good spot when your thermostat is out of whack and you need to get rid of some heat as fast as you can. Slowly trickle water over the back of your neck. Feels good; works for me.
Week-end coming up. It is supose to be great weather. Have a good one you'all.
Keep give'n'er,
gk
Week-end coming up. It is supose to be great weather. Have a good one you'all.
Keep give'n'er,
gk
Thursday, June 21, 2012
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| The Swan River, June 20th, 20112
Did a 5 mile run on Wednesday at 11a.m. There was some sun and some heat! It was very nice to be running in a t-shirt and shorts. I needed some water when I finished up. Speaking of water, lots in the rivers eh? Unreal. Maybe we have turned a corner now and we will get heat instead of rain. One thing about it is - no forest fires and everything is very green. That's nice.
Keep give'n'er,
36 days to the Rodeo 10k on July 27th, 20112
gk
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Monday, June 18, 2012
RAN YOUR BEST
Terry Betcher, 3:56:00 , Not bad eh? 4 minutes under 4 hours. The only Swan Valleyite in the full this year.
Speaking of Betchers; Leslie @ 1:57:06 in the half, 3 minutes under 2 hours. I seen 12 from Swan in the 1/2 and 13 from Benito in the 1/2 - lead by Morgan Kushniryk @ 1:55:47:1 Excellent participation from Benito.
And, Andrew Jones, Swan River at 1:36:49 @ 173/3800 - a pretty good standing out of 3800 runners.
That is especially felt, as a runner, to come in " just under" the hour, whatever hour it is. 3 hours and some minutes sounds a lot better than 4 hours - something. OR.... 1 hour plus rather than 2 hours - something. It is all a direct reslult of hard training and dedication.
The Owens Family
Randy, Maureen, Calli and Erin
from PlaP, Mb
in the Super Run 2012.
Way to go everybody who ran or walked yesterday in the Mb. Marathon.
Keep give'n'er,
10k Rodeo Run coming up on July 27th, 2012,
gk
Speaking of Betchers; Leslie @ 1:57:06 in the half, 3 minutes under 2 hours. I seen 12 from Swan in the 1/2 and 13 from Benito in the 1/2 - lead by Morgan Kushniryk @ 1:55:47:1 Excellent participation from Benito.
And, Andrew Jones, Swan River at 1:36:49 @ 173/3800 - a pretty good standing out of 3800 runners.
That is especially felt, as a runner, to come in " just under" the hour, whatever hour it is. 3 hours and some minutes sounds a lot better than 4 hours - something. OR.... 1 hour plus rather than 2 hours - something. It is all a direct reslult of hard training and dedication.
The Owens Family
Randy, Maureen, Calli and Erin
from PlaP, Mb
in the Super Run 2012.
Way to go everybody who ran or walked yesterday in the Mb. Marathon.
Keep give'n'er,
10k Rodeo Run coming up on July 27th, 2012,
gk
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Father's Day 2012
I did a solo this morning at the Lake. Started at 10 to 7a.m. and ran for 50 minutes. To the tower and back and around the camp grounds. I knew as I was running that there were other people running at the same time. A lot of other people; especially in Winnipeg.
I think it was ok for weather for the Marathon. Up at Wellman it poured rain all day. Everything is wet and green. There are no forest fires.
Congratulations to everybody that ran in the Manitoba Marathon. I'm certain you had a good one. Did you go out for breakfast after????? That is a petty nice breakfast.
Keep give'n'er,
gk
I think it was ok for weather for the Marathon. Up at Wellman it poured rain all day. Everything is wet and green. There are no forest fires.
Congratulations to everybody that ran in the Manitoba Marathon. I'm certain you had a good one. Did you go out for breakfast after????? That is a petty nice breakfast.
Keep give'n'er,
gk
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
THE HEAT
Wednesday the 13th. Father's Day is getting closer. Have a great run if you are in there this week-end. We'll be looking for your names in the Manitoba Marathon 2012 Results. Good Luck. Keep give'n'er.
Ran this morning at 11a.m. around the old by-pass. It was very good weather conditions for training. 18*C, a bit of a breeze and overcast (no sun). But I like the heat too, after all we do a lot of -20*C runs. It's nice to be able to run in only a pair of shorts and a t-shirt. Rather than 3 full layers of clothing.
Running hot.
It's good to run hot, like race cars. Everything is loose and running easy. But, you may also need to drop exess heat - you need a decent size rad. Depends on the conditions. If you're out there on the course for over 2 hours, here are some thoughts that could be done to help your body cope with the heat
prior to starting the run.
1.) A vented brimmed hat (over the ears) So the sun isn't beating down on your head.
2.) Sun screen. (use a water resistant, swimming sunscreen).
3.) Prehydration (tank up before the run starts).
On the course things to help
1.) keep drinking water/gatoraid mix.
2.) Hit the sprinklers on route.
Have a good run on Father's Day at the Mb. Marathon.
Keep give'n'er,
gk
Ran this morning at 11a.m. around the old by-pass. It was very good weather conditions for training. 18*C, a bit of a breeze and overcast (no sun). But I like the heat too, after all we do a lot of -20*C runs. It's nice to be able to run in only a pair of shorts and a t-shirt. Rather than 3 full layers of clothing.
Running hot.
It's good to run hot, like race cars. Everything is loose and running easy. But, you may also need to drop exess heat - you need a decent size rad. Depends on the conditions. If you're out there on the course for over 2 hours, here are some thoughts that could be done to help your body cope with the heat
prior to starting the run.
1.) A vented brimmed hat (over the ears) So the sun isn't beating down on your head.
2.) Sun screen. (use a water resistant, swimming sunscreen).
3.) Prehydration (tank up before the run starts).
On the course things to help
1.) keep drinking water/gatoraid mix.
2.) Hit the sprinklers on route.
Have a good run on Father's Day at the Mb. Marathon.
Keep give'n'er,
gk
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Sunday the 10th
Rain Rain Rain
Did you get a run in today?
I did a 3 mile run at the Lake (in between showers). It was actually nice and sunny for a few hours in the afternoon. I ran to the tower and back (3 miles total) and then I went for a swim in Glad Lake when I got back. I had just finished an hour of grass cutting before I ran and so I was well heated up and that took the edge off the cold. It felt good to go for a swim in the lake again. I think the legs really like the quick cool down.
July 27th eh? Spread the word. I hope she's blistering hot; I like the heat. Thanks to Northern again this year, we will have lots of bottle water and sliced oranges on site.
Keep give'n'er,
gk
Friday, June 8, 2012
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Rodeo Run 2012
Hey, how's it going? Running?
Everybody needs a good leadtime to plan things. So here is a date you can circle on your calander.
July 27th, 2012, Friday (the day of the rodeo parade) at 7a.m. The 5th Annual Rodeo 5k/10k run.
I've had a few inquiries so thought I should post it on the blog. It's a good one. It's fun. It's early in the day. You can run, shower, have breakfast and still make it downtown to watch the parade.
Bring the whole family and visitors. Everyone is welcome. There is no pre-registration nor is there any fee. Just show up and participate in the 5 k or 10k - your choice.
FRIDAY July 27th, 2012 - 7a.m. at the Arena Parking lot.
See you there.
Keep give'n'er,
gk
Everybody needs a good leadtime to plan things. So here is a date you can circle on your calander.
July 27th, 2012, Friday (the day of the rodeo parade) at 7a.m. The 5th Annual Rodeo 5k/10k run.
I've had a few inquiries so thought I should post it on the blog. It's a good one. It's fun. It's early in the day. You can run, shower, have breakfast and still make it downtown to watch the parade.
Bring the whole family and visitors. Everyone is welcome. There is no pre-registration nor is there any fee. Just show up and participate in the 5 k or 10k - your choice.
FRIDAY July 27th, 2012 - 7a.m. at the Arena Parking lot.
See you there.
Keep give'n'er,
gk
Monday, March 5, 2012
March 5th, 2012
Biking is a good cross trainer. I biked this morning around both by-passes and a little bit. I wanted to get 10 miles in. A nice morning, -4*C and no wind. I never met anyone else, biking, running or walking in my direction.
Keep give'n'er,
gk
Monday, February 27, 2012
February 27th, 2012
Hey, how's it going? Running?
About 3 1/2 months to the Manitoba Marathon. I think to comfortably do the 1/2 a runner would need 3 months training. That means a start date pretty soon. March 1st is as good as any.
What do you think?
A quote from the last Canadian Running Magazine on the training: "..........comfortably hard but hardly comfortable."
I'm going to start. I'm a good 10lbs overweight and haven't run for 3 months. I will need a slow start.
Might see you out there. I'm going to start training with Tuesdays and Thursdays and I'll probably run in the late mornings , 11a.m. It is nice running in daylight as it's much easier to negotiate the footing.
I hope to work in long runs on the week-end - either Saturday or Sunday.
Keep give'n'er,
gk
About 3 1/2 months to the Manitoba Marathon. I think to comfortably do the 1/2 a runner would need 3 months training. That means a start date pretty soon. March 1st is as good as any.
What do you think?
A quote from the last Canadian Running Magazine on the training: "..........comfortably hard but hardly comfortable."
I'm going to start. I'm a good 10lbs overweight and haven't run for 3 months. I will need a slow start.
Might see you out there. I'm going to start training with Tuesdays and Thursdays and I'll probably run in the late mornings , 11a.m. It is nice running in daylight as it's much easier to negotiate the footing.
I hope to work in long runs on the week-end - either Saturday or Sunday.
Keep give'n'er,
gk
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