Training Log Archive: markg

Run from motel in Campbell River up the Campbell River to some nice waterfalls. Another beautiful trail, with a good hill on the way up. Flew down on the way back, great fun.

Afterwards went to the local medical clinic and got some antibiotics for a sinus infection. Then drove to Port Hardy in the north of Vancouver Is.

Went for an evening walk in the woods and had a close encounter with a bear. We think, anyway, because we saw some tracks and heard some big rustling noises but didn't actually see the bear. Left the woods with our tails between our legs.

In Campbell River. Did an inferior bear/whale watching boat tour; didn't see either but did see a few bald eagles and some seals.

Supposed to do a sweet boat tour near Tofino to watch bears and wolves but it was pouring and the tour was cancelled. Drove straight to Campbell River. Sinuses still crap.

Some easy walking in Tofino area. Head still stuffy and giving me headaches.

Feeling better again so another early morning run, this time I was determined to run through some of the Pacific Spirit park. After getting there via a less than optimal route, ran through the park for about 15min and it was stunning. Such beautiful forest and lovely trails, and I had it all to myself. Would kill to have a forest like this close to my house.

Caught the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo and then drove to Tofino.

Felt better this morning and it was a beautiful day when I woke up so took off for a quick run. Around the north end of the UBC down trail 6 to Wreck Beach (didn't realise it was clothing optional until later, promise), along to trail 3 and then back up to UBC. A bunch of stops to admire the view. Uni campus looks like fantastic sprint orienteering.

Cold a little better. Drove from Summerland to accommodation at UBC in Vancouver.