Now that I have devoted several weekends to working on the front and side walkways the job is essentially complete, save for a few minor finishing details. So, I ran my regular route (12km?) in about 1:04^* this afternoon, a decent time considering my lack of “practice.” Though it was only about 9°C, I wore shorts. And, just before leaving, I decided to wear my running shell. This turned to be “a good thing” as there were several brief showers during the hour or so. The fall foliage was beautiful especially some brilliant red maples at the corner of Collegeway and Mississauga Road.

An hour’s run over familiar routes allows one time for thinking and meditation. I thought today that my suggested Chrismas list should be runners' apparel or gift certificates from the Running Room or Coast Mountain Sports.