Training Log Archive: Bash

Here's my report on last weekend's 80 km La Cloche Silhouette hike. It's long but there are lots of pretty photos. :)
https://ar.attackpoint.org/viewlog.jsp/user_920/pe...

Another Summer Scavenger Hunt challenge - 2,000 Stairs. I actually did 2,112 (24 flights X 88 stairs) in case of a miscount.

'Bent and I went to the Humber Valley Heritage Trail together and he did some extra trail running while I went up and down this staircase in the middle of a pretty forest. I turned my left ankle on a rock within the first 2 minutes of our run - a repeat of last weekend. Ugh.

Le Tour de France looks different this year. But it's actually happening, which is cool.

A few of the Summer Scavenger Hunt badges don't really work in the country. I was picking up takeout dinner at Gourmandissimo in Caledon East. I went early so I could run in town first for the Cheerleader On The Run challenge. The minimum time was 30 minutes and I was not aiming for one minute more.

"The goal for this run is to be a shining light in other people’s day. Tell passers-by 'you’re doing great', 'well done', 'beautiful day isn’t it' or if you’re not quite up for that level of commitment, you can revert to waving and thumbs upping people as you run past them. Essentially, give kudos, but in real life."

This was not a huge success although it went better than it would have in Palgrave. I thought I would meet lots of people if I went to a small town on a Saturday afternoon, ran on a popular rail trail and cut through the liquor store parking lot. Not so much.

The first human I encountered was the driver of the vehicle that just missed me in the crosswalk while I had a "walk" signal. (Traffic lights during a run - yuck!) He honked at me. I failed to call out, "You're doing great!" or give him a thumbs up.

At the 7-minute mark, I encountered a second person - a helmetless woman on a bike talking on her phone. Normally, I would have left her to her conversation but I said a friendly hi and she responded. Usually, I give a lukewarm greeting to bike riders without helmets but I was extra enthusiastic when I greeted them today. In fact, I only met one rider with a helmet and when I saw him approaching, I planned to go all out with my Cheerleader persona. As he got closer, I realized he was shirtless and using his jersey to rub sweat off his face and well-muscled chest. I toned down the enthusiasm of my greeting so it wouldn't look like I was trying to pick him up.

Thank GAWD this was only a 30-minute challenge! The truth is, I'm fairly friendly on the types of trails I usually run but it's different meeting people in town. Weirder. Anyway, another badge done!

'Bent and I rode to the rail trail to meet Goose and Coach LD, who had ridden up from Bolton. We had a great catch-up chat while riding to Tottenham for my first visit to the Café Classique. I've only had one other latte since the mid-March shutdown and it wasn't very good so I *really* appreciated this one - and the banana bread that went with it. :)

Time is starting to run out for the Coast Mountain Trail Running Summer Scavenger Hunt so I did the Naked Run today. Naked as in "no technology", which I'm sure is exactly what you were thinking.

So I didn't have a phone or GPS watch. I didn't wear my glasses. There is technology in my shoes and sports bra and probably even my socks but I don't think that contravened the rules.

Because I like numbers, I ran the 1-ish km trail loop from our front door nine times. The instructions said I could look at a clock indoors before and after the run so I also have a time. That makes my nerdy heart happy. :)

Covid-style funeral visitation for Patricia Lopez, a triathlete friend who died tragically last week when a double dump truck cheated a light. I've been avoiding indoor gatherings but this was so devastating that I wanted to be there for her husband and family. She only became an athlete in recent years and she accomplished so much in a short time. She volunteered, helped and encouraged others, and I never saw her without a smile.
https://www.caledonenterprise.com/news-story/10142...

An unexpected passing always serves as a reminder to appreciate the people in my life, tell them how awesome I think they are, and make the most of every day.

P.S. You are all awesome.

Tree Hugger ABC 1.0 sold conditionally today. We've had a lot of fun with it and we'll miss the ease of condo life but it's time for new adventures. :)