Training Log Archive: Nev-Monster

First canoe of the season! Amazing conditions, no bugs since it has been so cold at night. Paddled on the Madawaska up to the next big lake. Jumped in the lake and paddled back.

Hard ride from Combermere to Barry's Bay and back, on Old Barry's Bay Road. Legs felt dead, probably from the sun of the day. Great temp to ride. I'd like to get some neon arm sleeve to keep a bit warmer but not as heavy as my current ones.

C • heavy sleeves? 2

Got hit with some sort of gastro / noro bug last night and had a pretty brutal night and day so far. I better lose some weight over this.

Morning rail trail ride on the crosser. Felt chilly out there! Had a bit of a late start catching up on sleep so couldn't go as long as I'd like. Stopped in at Domestique on the way back and got stuck in a line.

And still need to change the tires back.

Back to TO, brought my mtb with me and might hit Kelso this week on the way back to Hamilton.

Nice warm morning ride on the Colnago crosser from Westdale to Jerseyville Rd and back. Still need to switch my tires from the road back to my cross tires.

Run with Brian Stewart in the Westdale trails. Followed by good chat with local Ultra runner Reid on how big a beard he's planning on growing to fit in with that crowd.

Took me a while to get into action, but went to Albion Hills for some mountain biking. And just as people had said, really fun and probably the right level for the first ride of the year. Super dry, tried to get onto as much single track as possible. The place was pretty empty, probably good I went on a Friday.

Afterwards: on Bash's recommendation hit Caledon Brew for beer and especially a serious burger. Then bought very expensive cheese across the road which better be good.

The woods there range from: very nasty and thick to super open. I have no idea if there's enough white woods in the right location to do something fun with the terrain, but hopefully it gets used in the future. I think best in the Fall for sure and I'm sure still a good relay map.

There were a few Ontario Junior Orienteering Camps held there. Back when Orienteering Ontario put on things. I think that's been forgotten about.

C • Palgrave Tour 1

Just a wee post work ride in to the Beaches and back.

Felt zonked so out for a run. Good to get out but didn't feel great or anything.

Lovely afternoon ride with Ali to Petrie Island and back. Also a beer at Broadhead which was really good. Very fun bike path I had never ridden on.

Run to the famous pond in Rockcliffe and then along the river.

After work run on a sunny day. Down by the Don to Brickworks and back.

Hopefully off to Ottawa either Thurs or Friday.

Chilly ride mostly on the ActiveTO's closed River Valley Road and Lakeshore East. I need to buy a good road jacket!

Just realized I have both Biking and Cycling as activities. Should probably delete one of those.

Chilly day, super lazy morning but got on the bike for a ride this afternoon up and down River Valley Rd and Lakeshore East, both closed for active TO.

Nice wee little run with Alan in High Park as we both feel pretty rough to start. Al casually mentioned his 5 hour mtb ride in the Don Valley last week that he said had some of the dodgiest single-track he's ever done. Don't think I'm riding there soon!

Weekend plans: running and riding I hope. Maybe down to the Hammer or maybe a ride in say Milton?

Also: family news!
My mom's moved into Shalom Village Long Term Care this week so she's back in Westdale which is great news. Isolation for 10 days and I'll need weekly Covid testing to see her. Great to have her in a facility with a very good reputation and really pleased she's back in Westdale.

C • Happy to hear Gwen is back ... 4

Afternoon run in the Westdale trails in the rain before heading back to TO. Saw a lovely deer just hanging out on the Mac campus.

Sunday afternoon cross ride on the rail trail.

Morning run in the valley. Just zonked today from a long rough week.

Heading down to Hamilton for Sun-Monday and hope to get some running and riding in.

Watching World Athletics Relay Champs. Sadly CDN had to pull-out last minute because of Covid numbers, but Canada's got excellent hopes in M & W 4x100 and W 4x400 I think.