running

If you have followed my blog for any length of time, you will know that I normally have an off season when it comes to running. I just don’t like running in the winter. So, it’s kind of surprising that today, January 5th, I went for a [Keep Reading]

For me, running season lasts from about April or May to October or November. I like to take the winters off for a variety of reasons. This year, however, I am not sure that is a good idea. First off, starting back in the spring is getting more [Keep Reading]

I love exploring new places to run. Today, it’s Thames Grove Conservation Area in Chatham-Kent, Ontario. This boat launch looked nice. It made me wish I could go floating down the river on this lazy afternoon. Here is a little information [Keep Reading]

Let’s explore the MacNaughton Morrison Trail in Exeter, Ontario. It starts out with a bit of a boardwalk and continues with this concrete one. There are distance markers throughout the route. Unfortunately, it is not a looped course, but there [Keep Reading]

Just across the border of Sarnia, Ontario is the small community of Port Gratiot. I decided to explore the nature preserve and walking trail because I like exploring new places to run and thought doing so in a different country would be a nice [Keep Reading]

Running Trail Tours I love finding new places to run. I often take my camera along with me and stop every few minutes to snap a picture. This way I can present you with a photographic story that captures the scenery of my run. This page is a table [Keep Reading]

I had a good run through the Rouge Park Trails late in the summer and have been meaning to share the experience with you for a few months. The trail head starts just outside of Glen Rouge Campground in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. There is free parking [Keep Reading]

The St. Claire River Trail is part of the larger Great Lakes Waterfront trail. Only portions of it run alongside the river. There are sections of the trail that detour onto neighbouring streets. My run  took me from the First Nation community, [Keep Reading]

The Terrible and Wonderful Reasons Why I Run Long Distances by The Oatmeal When I saw this book, it called to me almost immediately. I love running and the title and art were quite compelling. Now, first off, I have to admit that I am not a long [Keep Reading]

The Dow Wetlands is located at the corner of LaSalle Road and Highway 40 in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. Today, I decided to go for a run around the trail there. There are plenty of places to take in the natural beauty of the wetland and enjoy a picnic. [Keep Reading]