The GREAT Canadian Comeback: A Week's Work in December 2020 (1)

The First Week of December is "Carry On-Style"

My Average 'Miles Per Week' is Under Review

Looking south on an icy path through Harris Park, London

Introduction:

The first good snowfall of winter occurred during the first week of December. Every scene I had encountered on my regular walking/running routes over the spring, summer and fall was drastically different. White, crisp, clear and cold had replaced green, colourful, warm, and easy miles.

Due to a minor but frustrating foot injury in late October I altered my fun and fitness routine. Running was out. Regular lengthy walks were out. Shorter walks to test the foot and 'reading and riding' (i.e., bicycling on a recumbent exercise bike) became the norm. And now that I'm in the habit, shorter walks and bicycling will likely get me through the winter. Running shoes are on a shelf.

During the last seven days my routine was "carry on-style", much like the last three weeks of November:

Sunday - Walk (W) 7.5 miles

Monday - W 4.5 miles, Bicycle (B) 3 miles (45 minutes: 15 minutes = 1 mile on my equivalency chart)

Tuesday - W/B 7.0 miles (3.5 miles each)

Wednesday - W 6.25 miles

Thursday - W 4.75 miles, while my car was fitted with snow tires

Friday - W/B 8.0 miles

Saturday - B 5.25 miles (83 min.)

Total - 46.25 miles (10-Week Average - 46.0 miles)

Since I don't like running on slippery, snow-covered pathways or sidewalks or at the edge of city streets, the next 12 - 16 weeks will likely follow the above pattern. Boring? Only if I run out of good book to read, and right now I have a pile of interesting books that fill half of the bottom shelf on a bookcase beside my exercise bike. Oh yeah, I'm ready for some entertaining and educational miles on the bike.

More details to follow shortly.

Photos from Along the Way: