Spring walking

Apologies to anyone who was in class tonight and was subjected to my overzealous foray into the 16-mile Creek trails. I do hope you can walk to the bathroom tomorrow morning!

This perfect spring weather brings out the optimist in me.

"It will be fun to make it to the big hills on the trail and we can walk some fast 2-minute interval to make it back to our cars!"

My idea of fun can be another person's idea of torture, so I do hope everyone is as thrilled with spring as me and did not mind the extra 20 minutes added to our usual 90 minute workout.

p.s. for fellow Trillium seekers...there were still a few to be seen in the inner valley trail east of the creek!

Oakville Tuesday evening class cancelled

I do love a good storm but there is a point where it is plain irresponsible to be encouraging people to get in their cars to drive to power walking class. We'll leave the roads clear for people who want to get home from work and the snow plows.

This is a good night to stay close to home. If you have passable streets or trails near your house, pile on the layers and get outside with a friend.

I have now had to cancel class on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday in less than 2 weeks. It will be impossible for me to keep scheduling make ups so I will leave it up to individuals to find a class where they can make up the cancelled classes.

FYI...there is a hills class re-scheduled for Tuesday, February 19 at 9:30am at LaSalle park in Burlington.

So, enjoy the evening and remember that a walk in deep snow is excellent quad work!

Wednesday night Oakville class cancelled

What a beautiful night for a walking expedition! Sadly, it's not a great night to be driving any where. Responsible citizens should leave the roads clear for the snowplows and those people who absolutely MUST get somewhere.

I encourage you to remember the feeling of excitement of being 10 years old and it was announced that school was cancelled for a snow day. You couldn't eat breakfast fast enough and you were bundling up in your woollies and your best boots to get outside. You could do that tonight without using your car at all! When we meet next week I look forward to your stories of adventure and fun.

Class cancellation

Excessive snow, ice, and wind do not make a good combination for drivers. We will do our part to ease road chaos by cancelling class that was to meet at LaSalle Park this morning. Make up day will be announced at the next class.

For today, here is an alternative for activity.

Run up and down stairs in your house 50 times.

Dress for a storm, including ski googles (!), and head outside. Go for a walk on quiet sidestreets. Is there a coffee shop within a kilometre or two? Walk there and treat yourself to a cup of tea or a latte (no donuts!).

Shovel your driveway and that of a neighbour!

That should burn a few calories and make you feel good.

Let us know how you spent your snow day.