Category Archives: Weather

Getting Used to Running in the Heat Again

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Patrick

Around this time of year we have to get used to running in the warm weather again. Here  that adjustment seems to have come earlier this year. If the past two days is any indication the trend may continue. I … Continue reading →

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Saturday Stories

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Patrick

It is time once again for another edition of Saturday Stories, a collection of some of my favourite stories and blog posts from the past week. As always, if you came across anything you feel is worthy of mention here … Continue reading →

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Almost Spring

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Patrick

The past few days we have been experiencing spring-like conditions. While winter is not quite over yet, in fact we are expecting a snow storm here tomorrow, it has been an indication that winter is coming to an end and … Continue reading →

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Winter Running Routes

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Patrick

Normally I try not to run the same route on consecutive days. I find this helps me stay motivated. Fortunately for me when I run home from work there are a few different routes I can take to to get … Continue reading →

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Running on a Treadmill

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Patrick

I’ve written before about how I am not a big fan of running on a treadmill. For me the issue is that I don’t find it stimulating and find it harder to stay motivated. Every year, due to the weather, … Continue reading →

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Cold Weather Running

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Patrick

The past two days we have had our first experiences with cold weather here this winter with the temperature hitting close to -25 with the windchill. For me this is not yet too cold to run outside although it is … Continue reading →

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Winter Running

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Patrick

This was the scene when we woke up this morning. The weather has been cooling off here and we have already had a few flurries but there was a bit more snow on the ground this morning than I was … Continue reading →

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Saturday Stories

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Patrick

It is time once again for another edition of Saturday Stories, a collection of some of my favourite stories and blog posts from the past week. As always, if you came across anything you feel is worthy of mention here … Continue reading →

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Return of Cold Weather Running

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Patrick

After some nice weather for running in October this week has seen the return of cold weather here. With temperatures just above freezing. The cold actually caused me to change my running plans. As long as it is not too … Continue reading →

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Fall Running

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Patrick

This time of year might just be my favourite time of year to run outside. The reason? Nights like tonight. The weather was perfect for a run home from work. Don’t get me wrong, I still very enjoy running at … Continue reading →

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