Last week, I think I reached my goal of running further than I drove in a given week. I can’t categorically prove it; I didn’t track how far it took to drive to and from the grocery store. But I can’t believe that it was more than four kilometres. But let’s look at the facts. I drove approximately 20km, because I barely left my condo. I ran approximately 23.5km. This doesn’t feel like a victory. I didn’t do much of either. Victory is mine, but it is a bitter taste.
So, today I’m going to run 50km. Well, that is the plan. I wanted to do that three weeks ago when I got my ankle injury. It might be better if I let my ankle heal a bit more, but I’m three weeks behind schedule and I need to be Death Race ready.
My plan is to go down Millcreek ravine, cross the river, head towards River Valley Road, cross into Hawrelak Park, continue on past Fort Edmonton Park, Terwillegar Park, and then across the Anthony Henday Bridge. Then up to Cameron Heights, and follow the suburbs on the north side of the river until Laurier park and then back to Hawrelak park. At that point I’ll play it by ear to get up to the 50km. I’m going to have to avoid some of the steep or narrow trails that I want to do so I don’t risk my ankle. Plus Edmonton is rather wet, so let’s stick to pavement as much as possible.
If all goes well, I’ll be back well before four o’clock and I’ll post that I’m home.