YMCA Peterborough Half

I've been running this race since 2005, and still love it. For some unexplainable reason the weather on this particular day is always perfect. The new course is no longer flat. "I love the hills" , I overhead one runner say. Running south from the Y., to Lansdowne Road, over the Otananbee River and then straight up Armour Rd, and back. Running through the Hunter Street covered one lane bridge is always cool. Many running ATB or Boston use this race as a prep day. I'm always amazed at the speed of some of the older guys. I'm 49 by the way. Thank you Life ibufprofen. This morning my right knee has seized, first time ever, more than likely my lack of running. The ole less is more philosophy. If I ran a total of 30 k prior to this race I'd be be shocked, although I have logged in excess of 300 k Skate skiing. The key to this race is tempo. Break the race into four 5km segments. Go out nice and easy for the first and even second segments and get yourself over the steeper hills rested. Then at 8km or 10km pick it up. At 17 km give it everything you can manage to the finish line. Note to self, only run in my Adidas, best shoe for my foot. To all the volunteers, Police and Organizers of the YMCA Peterborough Half, great hospitality, great event. To Ian Toms at one of the water stations, " What were you wearing on your head?" My results, 58th place overall, 54th /267 Male runners and 17th/72 in my age category 40-49. Time 1:33:43 [ last year's time 1:38:03 ].

RICE

Runners & Triathletes know if you twist/sprain an ankle running the first thing you should do is apply ice. The term is RICE. RICE stands for REST. ICE. COMPRESSION, and EAT a bag of Party Mix cheesies.

Gatineau Park

Gatinaeau Park, i will be back to do some more X-skiing.