Archive > May 2010

Trail running in a Oakville Forest, Clean Air, and a Power Plant

As I will be running in a 5K race for Clean Air and to protest the threat of a 975 megawatt power plant being built on Oakville (only 320 meters from a school), I went for a trail run in search of clean air. I found during the mindful running adventure that the sounds, smells and sights in a forest help expand one’s awareness and expose an interconnected world. This allowed me to set aside my concerns and to appreciate the beauty of the forest.

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Mississauga Half Marathon 2010 Race Report

One runner’s review of the Mississauga Half 1/2 Marathon held on May 16, 2010. It was a beautiful day for a run and a great way to celebrate a perfect Spring morning despite a runner’s knee complication.

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A few smaller races on the way to the Mississauga Half

A quick training update and short race notes about the 2010 10 mile Good Friday Road Race held in Burlington, and the 2010 10K Mercedes Benz race in held in Oakville

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