Ashifa, Nancy, Nicki, Clare, and Jen before the race(vintage-looking photo courtesy of us having
our camera improperly set after one of
Shif's artistic missions)
The run was on a beautiful (and beautifully flat) path around the Toronto Islands. For those of you not from Toronto, the islands are a few wee little islands in Toronto's harbour. The islands are car-free and most people get there by ferry. The run featured nice views of downtown Toronto and included a section on the boardwalk facing out onto Lake Ontario. The 10K ventured out to Hanlan's Point, but didn't detour through the famous clothing-optional beach there.
Shif and I both had great races. Shif bettered her 5K personal best by more than a minute and a half and is getting very, very close to her year-end goal of 30 minutes! I improved my 5K time by a minute and 20 seconds despite having only run three times thus far in September. I like this training method - the less I run, the faster I get! Our friends also had good races - Nicki set a PR in the 10K, and Nancy and Clare outran us all.
Shif and I both had great races. Shif bettered her 5K personal best by more than a minute and a half and is getting very, very close to her year-end goal of 30 minutes! I improved my 5K time by a minute and 20 seconds despite having only run three times thus far in September. I like this training method - the less I run, the faster I get! Our friends also had good races - Nicki set a PR in the 10K, and Nancy and Clare outran us all.
Shif after the race(a brush with fame... we realized afterward that the woman
behind her is on the Canadian TV show Metropia)
Our September "stupid thing", the Tour de Greenbelt, is next weekend. We have a fine bunch of urban planners from my work joining us, along with their partners and kids. Should be a great fall ride! Come join us!
