Does anyone else find it just a little intense that the night after gorging on Hallowe'en leftovers we launch into Christmas/holiday mode? Because I had to walk the Angus Glen Half Marathon on November 1, I postponed the gluttony by one day! Saved by a race.

The Angus Glen race is super for walkers - walking division, early start, separate results. And you can see from the photos what a beautiful day we enjoyed.

I digress...back to the idea that Halloween seems to launch the holiday season...in southern Ontario many walkers now consider the race season over and look to new goals for the spring. Many leave training to start in the New Year.


If we are starting our holiday season at the beginning of November, it's a long time to the New Year. Two months to be exact. We can undo a lot of good work in two months. Mall walking just isn't going to be a good replacement.

I know the days get really short, and rain can make it particularly uninviting to be outside, but it is crucial to maintain our fitness over these few months - not to mention our sanity! I know I could not survive without my classes and my walks. I find evening is particularly challenging to get outside – so easy to just swaddle myself in blankets and read. That’s why I am particularly grateful for evening classes because the commitment gets me outside enjoying the holiday lights as they start adorn the streets, shops, and houses.

See you there!