Exploring

This morning at 8:00 a.m. Twin 1, 2, B & Onyx took a 2 hour hike into the Long Lake Provincial Park.  Living in the city as long as we have and Twin 2 has never been there.  Right in our back yard.  It was a beautiful morning this morning (been really nice the last couple of days finally) so we decided to take an adventure.  Here are a few pics of our hike.

And after our hike why not finish it off with some treats from Starbucks while enjoying the sun? Sounds like a good Saturday to us.

Booked!

Race Registration - check
Vacation Approved - check
Hotel Booked - check
Flight Booked - check

Nothing left to do but the training and waiting. WHOOT!!!

BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!

After the last couple of posts talking about staying on schedule life got in the way on Thursday so we weren’t able to do our 6k scheduled run.  You’ve heard the saying “Everything happens for a reason”?  I believe THIS was the reason.  If Twin 2 hadn’t of been home she would have missed this VERY important/exciting delivery.

 Limited Edition Island Coconut coffee.  Best. Coffee. Ever.

Have no fear.  We made up the run on Friday evening.

Twin 1 got a gift card from Winners so on Saturday we headed out to do a little shopping.  We each got a pair of running capri tights and Twin 2 got two tanks.  Never in our wildest dreams did we ever think we would be wearing tights but we must say they are the best invention yet for running.  And for those of you who can’t wear short shorts while running due to chub rub (we hope someone else has experienced this and we're not alone), please get yourself a pair of tights.

This morning we were scheduled for another 10k so we got up and at ‘em at 7:30 a.m.  I think spring left and winter returned.  This morning’s temps were +7 with a feel like of +3.  It certainly didn't feel nice first starting off but after running a few km it was a perfect temp.  Luckily we haven’t had to run in the rain yet.  This morning was a little misty and chilly but no actual rain.  I’m sure that time will eventually come.

Today with the colder temps we wore our new tights and we also hit a new PB for a 10k (since we bought our Garmins) so we’ll chalk it up to the new outfits.  

Twin 2 has decided that she is meant to be a long distance runner (lets hope for our sake or at least meant to run a 1/2 marathon).  It takes her about 5km to get warmed up, breathing right, mentally stable and to run with no complaints.  This morning at km #9 we were both in the groove, speed picked up and could have continued past 10k.  But we didn't.  We're sticking to the schedule.  No shorter runs, no longer runs.  That time will come when we venture to 11k and beyond.  We'll wait for it.