There are moments where unexpected events lead to great joy and today entailed a couple such moments for me. We started the day early and I got about 18 km in before Sarah picked me up and we drove to Rigaud, which is about 30 west towards Ottawa. Mary-Kate Jackson is an English teacher at […]
Today, simply some pictures of my run through Montreal. Thanks to my friend Lilith who came out to run about 7 k with me and show me some landmarks along Sherbrook! Best weather running day in three and a half months…
Yesterday’s run was a mix of strong winds, rain, sun, humidity – it seemed to change every 10 minutes. I ran to Repentigny, which is on the east side of Montreal. Sarah and I then drove into Montreal last night. We both have friends in town and for the first time in about a month […]
In some ways, it’s hard to believe that Sarah and I stood up on Signal Hill in Newfoundland 100 days ago, ready to begin this project. The details are so vivid in my mind that it can seem like yesterday. And in other ways, it feels like these 100 days that have passed could be […]
Today after lunch near Pointe-au-Lac, I took a break to share some thoughts about the Active Healthy Kids Canada report card that came out today… a great running day as well… the temperature was ideal! I can almost see Montreal down the St. Lawrence!!!
Happy Easter Sunday! My parents were ministers as I was growing up so a lot of my time surrounding this weekend was spent in church. I had a unique ability to tune out sermons from both my mom and dad. As a twelve year old in Winnipeg, I even distracted others from their message… I […]
Today was a long, but beautiful day. I think rich blue skies are sort of a drug for me. I can’t help but be happy when I see the sun shining. And today, as I made my way over the bridge into Quebec, my mood was in stark contrast to what it had been 48 […]
Let me first start by saying I love winter. I really do. It’s been my favourite season for a long time and I’m sure it will continue to be in years to come. It’s one of the reasons that I was okay starting this run across the country in January. But when blizzard-like conditions hit […]
I spent a lot of time yelling at the wind yesterday (while I was enjoying the views!). But today, although there was still a headwind, it wasn’t nearly as strong or cold. It was a sunny day, but I definitely find myself scratching my head as to where spring is. I get the sense there […]
Yesterday with lights flashing at the side of the TCH, I was asked to get into the back of the police car. It seemed this particular officer didn’t see eye to eye with the officer the previous day who had told me I could run the TCH until it intersected with another highway that would […]