What a gorgeous day for a run! Temperature is around freezing, sun is absolutely stunning on a completely blue sky. there is no better day for a run. As 5550 people stand at the start line, the clock slowly moves to 9:00 AM. the run begins, the 112th running of the Around The Bay 30 K North America’s oldest road race. Yes, it’s even 3 years older than the Boston Marathon. You can just imagine the feeling being part of it all, the history, the tradition. I’m sure you’ll agree, truly memories for a lifetime. The first half of the run is through the streets of Hamilton as you work your way out along Burlington Bay. then the tough part starts, as you do the north side of Burlington Bay (in Burlington) the course becomes quite hilly, the really hard work begins. As you round the Bay, downtown Hamilton comes in to view and before you know it, you near the finish line as thousands cheer you on. Quite an achievement, I’m sure you will agree, and to all who did the run whether you finished or not “Good Show”.

We weren’t anywhere near Hamilton this morning. But at 9 this morning Marilyn and I set off on our own run around our neighborhood. More than a 3k, but not much more! I must say though, I can see the results of all our training and conditioning. I haven’t been training and it shows. Lot’s of heavy breathing, perspiring and heavy breathing. My knees hurt from all the pounding and my fat rolls hurt from all the jiggling.

Congratulations to Marilyn and Larry Vanstone for completing the First and Last Annual Run Around The Neighborhood Run!

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