Training Log Archive: Bash

Some people have a policy of only doing activities that will last longer than their travel time there and back. 'Bent is breaking that rule this weekend as he heads to Yellowknife for a 24-hr stay with an overnight stop in Calgary tonight. It's his Mother's Day gift to his Mom, who broke her ankle while visiting family a few weeks ago and had surgery up north. She has finally been cleared to fly home to Toronto with an escort. Total travel distance for 'Bent will be about 8,200 kms. He doesn't have to buy a card this year!

Orienteering Ontario has regained access to its files and materials after a decade. It appears most of the boxes have not been opened since the 1990s and have been invaded by mice. Laura and I spent the afternoon digging through the first pile. We ended up with lots of bags of garbage and recycling but there are some real gems, including this photo. This is going to be a big project!
https://www.facebook.com/OrienteeringOntario/photo...

So tired.

Lousy sleep because in-laws. It may be awhile until 'Bent and I can take the pooches on another family run so we had a "training" run with them in the Craigleith/Alpine area. At first BazingaDog practised off-leash running on the 80' long line but it got underfoot on single track. The dogs enjoyed a couple of good wallows in snow patches on a warm day. We cooled them down with dips in Georgian Bay before and after.

A combination of perfect sunny weather and (finally) happy neck muscles led to our first Georgian Trail ride. In a typical early season rookie move, I brought two left bike gloves.

Tree Hugger ABC is just west of the Cranberry Golf Course. 'Bent and I rode to Thornbury and explored around the harbour. So pretty there! Hermes and Bob sure know how to pick a home town.



My neck felt fine while riding but at the 32K mark, I felt... nothing. Time for carbs and water RIGHT NOW! This is why I don't lose weight with exercise. Fun day - so nice to feel human again.

Windy!!! We hosted Andrew Cameron, Kim Brooks and kids for an overnight visit. So nice to catch up. :)