8km Around the Canal Again, Then Gridlock
This morning we had a bit of a late start, but decided to take advantage of the grandparents and went out for another run together, spousal style. The morning brought perfect weather, and if left until after our trip home who knows if either one of us would have the energy to get our runs in.
Perhaps this was the last shorts and t-shirt morning of the year, and it was so nice running around the canal again with all the trees in beautiful shades of red, orange, and yellow along the water. We followed the same route as on Saturday, but were aiming for 8k this time as long as my foot cooperated.
It felt tight and sore, but no more than on Saturday so I don't think I'm doing any more damage to it running this way. I will do as much as I can until the race, and after that stay off of it for a bit. Even though we were taking it easy today, and Monica was largely setting the pace, I was surprised to find that we actually improved on our average pace from Saturday's run. This time we managed the 8k in 49:27, which translates to a pace of 6:10/km. I think Monica will have no problem breaking 60 minutes in the 10k.
Garmin don't lie.
The google image of our run.
The rest of the day was less than spectacular. We left Ottawa at 1pm (did I mention we were slow getting out?) and set off on what normally is a 5 hour drive with the kids, and 4 and a half without. However, the traffic on the Monday of a long weekend just seems to get worse and worse each year. There were no accidents or construction to explain the gridlock, but with 200 kilometres left in the trip the highway became more of a parking lot. It was stop and go the rest of the way home. We did get off for a bit and took the old single lane highway, but it was more of a mental break than a time saving strategy and eventually we had to get back on the 401 and stumble home. Total time for the trip ended up being 7 and half hours, and now the boys need to be fed and put to bed. Then I have to start working on an assignment that is due tomorrow... Man I can't wait to graduate!!!
I also haven't had a chance to catch up on all the race reports from this weekend and am very much looking forward to doing so, but will have to wait for that until sometime tomorrow. Sorry!
Perhaps this was the last shorts and t-shirt morning of the year, and it was so nice running around the canal again with all the trees in beautiful shades of red, orange, and yellow along the water. We followed the same route as on Saturday, but were aiming for 8k this time as long as my foot cooperated.
It felt tight and sore, but no more than on Saturday so I don't think I'm doing any more damage to it running this way. I will do as much as I can until the race, and after that stay off of it for a bit. Even though we were taking it easy today, and Monica was largely setting the pace, I was surprised to find that we actually improved on our average pace from Saturday's run. This time we managed the 8k in 49:27, which translates to a pace of 6:10/km. I think Monica will have no problem breaking 60 minutes in the 10k.
Garmin don't lie.
The google image of our run.
The rest of the day was less than spectacular. We left Ottawa at 1pm (did I mention we were slow getting out?) and set off on what normally is a 5 hour drive with the kids, and 4 and a half without. However, the traffic on the Monday of a long weekend just seems to get worse and worse each year. There were no accidents or construction to explain the gridlock, but with 200 kilometres left in the trip the highway became more of a parking lot. It was stop and go the rest of the way home. We did get off for a bit and took the old single lane highway, but it was more of a mental break than a time saving strategy and eventually we had to get back on the 401 and stumble home. Total time for the trip ended up being 7 and half hours, and now the boys need to be fed and put to bed. Then I have to start working on an assignment that is due tomorrow... Man I can't wait to graduate!!!
I also haven't had a chance to catch up on all the race reports from this weekend and am very much looking forward to doing so, but will have to wait for that until sometime tomorrow. Sorry!
posted by Vava at
8:50 PM
5 Comments:
oh i miss the pretty leaves of autumn! Pictures, pictures!
That's why I stopped going home for Thanksgiving...it is crazy trying to get to and leave from T.O. You'll just have to move to Ottawa like I did!!!
I hate traffic! An additional 2 hours can put a damper on things, especially when kids are in the picture.
Nice job on the run.
Oy! You deserve a medal for dealing with traffic PLUS having kids int eh car. Dealing with them in the car in general stinks but throwing traffic in there is a nightmare LOL
Nice run. I think you should let wifey pace you more often. Argh on the traffic.
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