February 27
On Saturday morning, Len, Miriam (with Jax), René, Alex, Kevin, RA Edie and Larry walked down Cameron, crossed the overpass leading to the trail between Eastlake and Government (which is still open despite the pipeline pre-construction), and along Joe’s trail to North Road, and returned the same way. It was still chilly and there was some ice along the trail but there was no precipitation, so it was a great day to be out.
René jogged most of the route, his time about 1h30. The rest of the group’s time was 1h55. Distance for all was 8 km.
From Jennel: Jennel has a new fitness trainer…daughter Sofia. They were at the gym on Saturday and Sofia was controlling the speed on the treadmill! WOW! If you need a good workout, give her a call!!! She did interval training with the speed! GREAT, but WOW, am I ever sore this morning!
Larrytheyounger
February 24
On Wednesday, it was a bit chilly (about -1 C) but refreshing, as René, Kevin, RA Edie, Glenn, Brenda and Larry walked along Beaverbrook to Eastlake to Underhill and returned the same way.
Our distance was 4 km and our time was 55 minutes. There was no precipitation during our walk – the snow started a couple of hours after we finished.
From Jennel: On Tuesday morning – I ran a half marathon! 21.51 km. I walked my dogs for 3 km, dropped them off then headed to Town Centre on a lovely sunny day. I ended up running 3 laps and some interval training in there too. By the time I got home, I ran 21.51 km. Yeah! So I’m running along Town Centre and I feel a swoosh beside my head. It was a GOOSE zipping by me! A lady said it must like my Hat! So Great!?! I wear bright colours so the Cars can see me and not hit me…..Not for the Geese to target me!?! Can’t win!?!
On Thursday, Jennel & Heather met at Town Centre and walked around to various locations. 14 km total. Good walk, good catch-up! We had snow up here, so decided to walk instead! Easier to talk too!!! LOL
Larrytheyounger
February 21
On Monday morning, the weather was unexpectedly sunny and not too cold as Flora, RA Edie and Larry met Rachel Lindquist at Science World and walked along the north side of False Creek, crossed the Burrard St. Bridge and returned the same way. Flora and Rachel jogged, preparing for their BMO half marathon.
We finished before the walking route got too crowded, and we stopped for coffee/tea and refreshments afterwards at Olympic Village, sat outside and enjoyed the sunshine.
Our distance was 10 km and time just over 2 hours.
Larrytheyounger
February 20
Saturday was an active day for the Cruisers – it started in the morning at Cameron Centre, where RA Edie, Kevin and Larry walked along the Stoney Creek trail to North Road and returned, distance about 4 km and time of 56 minutes. A bit of rain was experienced but not too bad.
In the afternoon (5 pm), Alex, Angela, Glenn, Brenda, Edie, Flora, Ivan (with Lulu) and Larry joined Len, Miriam (with Jax), Ed and Leslie Zenger, Dave and Wendy Murray, and Debra Colvin as the Burnaby Homeless Helpers walked 5 km around the neighbourhood surrounding Len and Miriam’s residence as part of the Coldest Night Walk.
The team, organized by Len, raised over $3,600 for this worthy cause. Thanks to Len and Miriam for the organization and for the dinner afterward!
From Jennel: Saturday, Jennel & husband Tony, went to the Gym at the Aquatic Centre (in Coquitlam). We hopped on 2 treadmills side by side and he walks as fast as I run 🙁 So, I had to up the anti….WOWSERS! I was running super FAST! I was praying I wouldn’t fly off the machine!!! “I guess I am a little competitive!?!?” LOL
Larrytheyounger
February 17
Wednesday evening saw Kevin, Alex, Flora, Brenda, Glenn and Larry walk from Cameron Centre along Beaverbrook, Eastlake, up Underhill to Forest Grove Drive and on through Forest Grove to the Gaglardi overpass and back to the Centre, their distance 7.6 km. Flora and Brenda jogged most of the way and their time was 1h15, and Glenn, Larry, Alex and Kevin walked, their time was 1h22.
It was another great evening weather-wise to be out and about, no precip and mild temperature.
Larrytheyounger
February 15
On Monday evening, it was a great night weather-wise to be out, and RA Edie, Flora, Alex and Kevin walked from Cameron Centre along Beaverbrook, Eastlake, up Underhill to Forest Grove Drive and on through Forest Grove to the Gaglardi overpass and back to the Centre, their distance 7.6 km and time 1h40. Flora jogged most of the way – go Flora!
Larrytheyounger
February 13
On Saturday morning, René, Larry, Alex, Len and Miriam met at the Squint Lake parking lot on a sunny day and as it gradually warmed up from 1 C to 8 C, we walked along the trails by the golf course to Greystone, crossed Duthie Ave. and onto the urban trail to Cliff Ave. and Hastings, proceeded past Westridge Elementary School and cut over to the lane behind Kensington Plaza, then up Hammarskjold to Hastings, Fell, Frances, Holdom to Curtis, up Curtis to Kensington Rink, then to Curtis and Kensington Ave., turned onto Union St. and went eastward back to the urban trail, Greystone and back to Squint Lake.
Our distance was 8.6 km and time was 1h47.
Eoin and Laura say hello to the Cruisers!
From Jennel: Heather & Jennel ran & walked a total of 10 km Friday morning. One lap around Town Centre, then off to grab a cup of coffee at Waves & then to Running Room. “Where we bought some cool SunRun ’21 shirts for $5” (Good deal!!) Those will be our “Virtual” 1/2 Marathon shirts that we will run in May. We plan to run a 1/2 Marathon together in May sometime, not doing the BMO this year…we’ll just do our own 21 km 🙂 *now it’s in writing…so we have to do it!!!
On Saturday morning, Jennel & Dogs walked super fast around Town Centre (outskirts) 2 times while kids had swim lessons! It was a packed house at Town Centre today. I think I got the last parking spot. Tons of sports going on! Great for the kids. 6 km total.
Larrytheyounger
February 10
On Wednesday evening, René, Rod, Brenda, Glenn, Kevin and Larry walked from Cameron Centre along Beaverbrook, crossed the Gaglardi overpass, walked up the “other” way on Forest Grove Drive to the intersection of Broadway and Production Way, then walked down Production Way to Eastlake and Beaverbrook and back to the Centre. It was a great night for a walk as it was mild, no rain and no wind. Doesn’t get much better at this time of year!
Our distance was 4.3 km and our time was 55 minutes.
Larrytheyounger
February 8
On Monday evening, Flora, Kevin and Larry welcomed Rod’s return to walk with the group! It was great to see him, and we walked along Beaverbrook and Eastlake to Underhill and returned the same way, on a mild, clear, almost spring-like night.
Our distance just over 4.5 km and time of 1h10.
From Jennel: Jennel and her two canine friends hiked the Coquitlam Crunch on Monday morning, 6 km of steps.
Larrytheyounger
February 5
On Saturday morning, René, Flora, RA Edie, Alex, Kevin, Larry, Ivan (with Lulu), Len and Miriam (with Jax) met at Rocky Point and walked along the trail closest to the shoreline, up to Alderside and walked on Alderside to Ioco Road, and returned the same way. Flora jogged most of the way, her time about 1h45, while the group’s time was 2h22. Distance was 9 km. It was cloudy but no precipitation, good weather for this time of year. Lots of runners and walkers were using the park and trails! Some of the group enjoyed ice cream from the Rocky Point ice cream shop after the walk – still as good as ever.
From Jennel: Saturday afternoon, Jennel & Tony & their dogs walked around Town Centre two times around the outskirts (3/4 of Lafarge Lake) while their daughters had swim lessons at City Centre Aquatic Complex across the street. Works out perfect! On nice days, Jennel & Tony walk, on rainy days we go to the gym at the Aquatic Centre. Which is a beautiful gym…it’s completely brand new! The walk may as well be a run for me….keeping up with Tony’s walking speed is a slow jog on my part. He is a foot taller than me!!! LOL
Larrytheyounger
Photos: Ivan
February 3
On Wednesday evening, RA Edie and her grandnephew Nathan, Flora, Brenda, Glenn, Kevin and Larry met at Cameron Centre and walked a route not travelled for awhile, going along Willoughby, Lyndhurst, crossed North Road to Cottonwood, took Cottonwood to Blue Mountain, then back a bit to Hailey, Sprice, stopped by and said hello to René and Denise – René was watching the Canada-El Salvador game so we got a game update from him, then we continued on Sprice to Foster, recrossed North Road at Casewell, then back to Willoughby and Cameron Centre. While we were in Coquitlam, it started snowing rather heavily, then the snow disappeared as we crossed North Road and headed back to Burnaby. Something about Coquitlam weather for sure!
Our distance was 7 km and our time was 1h25.
From Jennel: Also on Wednesday, Jennel leashed up her two dogs and they all hiked the Coquitlam Crunch. She brought the dogs back home, left them there and RAN the Crunch again down to Eagle Ridge and back. ….. It was cold & crisp and snow was starting to fall. 12.30 km – WOW, that was a workout!!!
Canada Men’s World Cup team defeated El Salvador 2-0 on Wednesday evening! Almost, almost qualified!
Larrytheyounger
February 1
On Monday evening, Brenda, Glenn, RA Edie and Larry met at Cameron Centre and walked a route we haven’t done for awhile, walking along Willoughby, Lyndhurst, Noel, Norcrest, turnaround at the end of Norcrest and back, then up Still Creek Road and along North Road briefly, then back down Lyndhurst to Willoughby and back to the Centre.
Distance was about 4 km and time was 52 minutes. (Next time we go along this route we will expand it for a longer journey.)
Canada Men’s World Cup qualifier next game: Wednesday 7 pm vs. El Salvador (shown on Sportsnet). Canada is one win away from qualifying!
Larrytheyounger
