January 30
On Monday evening Kevin, Brenda, Glenn, Sandy, René, Flora, Nikita, and Larry walked along Beaverbrook, Gaglardi overpass, up Forest Grove hill, down Underhill, along Eastlake to Beaverbrook and back to Cameron Centre, our time 1h22 and distance 7.2 km. Nikita and Flora did run/walk intervals for most of the route, and René jogged with them part of the way back too. It was a great evening to be out, no rain and very mild, almost spring-like.
From Alex: Earlier on Monday evening, Alex ran a route in the Marlborough area of Burnaby, distance 7.09 km and time 1h11.
From Jennel: On Tuesday, Jennel jogged 5 km in 1h10, doing intervals of jogging 1 minute, walking 10 minutes. Getting back to it after a layoff.
From Flora: MEC warehouse sale at their Surrey warehouse, 13340 76th Ave., Feb 3 – 11, 10 am – 7 pm !
Larrytheyounger
January 28
On Saturday morning it was drizzly but not pounding rain, so the group soldiered on and walked down the trail between Eastlake and Government St., to Cariboo Road and into the Burnaby Lake trails which we took to Piper Spit, then we returned the same way. Edie, Liane, Kevin, Len and Jax, and Larry walked, our distance 7.5 km and our time 1h48.
Flora stopped by to say hello and we saw Nikita as well before they left for their Fit First running clinic. They did interval run/walk for 5 km and I think Rachel attended as well.
Larrytheyounger
January 25
On Wednesday evening Flora, Brenda, Glenn, Kevin, Liane, and Larry walked the Forest Grove route, going along Beaverbrook, Gaglardi overpass, up Forest Grove Drive hill, down Underhill, Eastlake and back to Cameron Centre. Flora jogged most of the way, doing some run/walk intervals as well. Amazingly it did not rain during our walk, after a day of rain. We have been so lucky! Our distance was 7 km and our time was 92 minutes.
In the afternoon, Alex jogged from Metrotown to Edmonds along the Skytrain urban trail, his distance 5.55 km and time just over 55 minutes.
Larrytheyounger
January 24
On Monday evening, remarkably it did not rain while the Cruisers were out walking and jogging! Kevin, Liane, Sandy, Brenda, Glenn, Edie, Flora, Nikita, and Larry walked along Beaverbrook, Eastlake, up Underhill to Broadway, where Flora jogged further partway up Underhill then returned to the group, and we returned the same way. Flora and Nikita did walk/run intervals throughout the route, keeping things going for their running clinic.
Our distance was 5.2 km and our time was about 1h10. The sidewalks and walkway on Eastlake were mostly clear of snow, good conditions for our return after last week’s snow.
Earlier in the evening, Alex jogged between Sussex and Royal Oak East to West, his distance 5.27 km and time just over 50 minutes.
Larrytheyounger
January 21
On Saturday morning, as the slush and slippery sidewalks and trails made it difficult to walk, some of the Cruisers met at IHOP at Lougheed Mall for breakfast. Larry, Liane, René, Denise and Edie enjoyed a meal. Flora showed up later from her run at her running clinic – herself, Nikita and Rachel did a run on the challenging terrain with the Fit First group. Some mall walking was done by some in our group – food shopping! Hopefully the weather will allow us to get back to our regular walk/runs.
Larrytheyounger
January 19
It is too slushy and slippery for outdoor walking at this time.
Thanks to Flora and Kevin for the update on walking conditions and suggestions for alternative ideas!
Larrytheyounger
January 16
On Monday evening Kevin, Liane, Brenda, Glenn, Sandy, Flora, Nikita and Larry walked along Beaverbrook and Eastlake to Underhill and returned the same way, distance 4.5 km and time 1h02. No rain or snow, but It was a bit chilly and there was some ice along the sidewalk of Eastlake, so we were careful. Flora and Nikita did run/walk intervals, 2 min and 2 min, for all of the route, doing their “homework” for their running clinic.
Larrytheyounger
January 14
On Saturday morning, Len, who walked to the Christine Sinclair Centre from his home, and Larry joined Flora, Nikita and Rachel as they prepared for their first session of the Fit First running clinic. We all listened to the welcome speech, and admirably, the runners then started out on their route outdoors while the temperature was somewhere between -14 C and -11 C.
At least it was sunny and everyone seemed enthusiastic. Meanwhile, Len and Larry had hot chocolate indoors. Len saw Joe Turtle and said hello. {It looked like Joe and Rainy Kent were leading the 5 km distance group.}
Larrytheyounger
January 12
On Wednesday evening Sandy, Brenda, Glenn, Flora, Edie, and Kevin met at the Centre and walked the Forest Grove route. It was a nice brisk night but we did have a 10 minute shower just as we crossed the overpass at Gaglardi. Distance was 7 km and the time was 1h30.
Thanks to Kevin and Glenn for their reports!
Larrytheyounger
January 9
On Monday evening Kevin, Sandy, Brenda and Glenn met at Cameron Centre and although it was raining heavily, walked along Eastlake to Underhill, 5 km in 1h04.
Fortunately it was drier on the way back.
Thanks to Kevin and Glenn for their reports!
Larrytheyounger
January 7
On Saturday Liane, Kevin, Edie, Flora, and Larry met at Rocky Point and walked the trails alongside the inlet, to Old Orchard Beach, then along Alderside to ioco Road, and we returned the same way. Flora did run/walk intervals most of the way, good job Flora!
Our distance was 10 km and our time was 2h10. It was cloudy and rather dull but no rain and as we left there was a bit of sun coming through. All enjoyed coffee or ice cream at the ice cream shop of course!
Larrytheyounger
January 4
On Wednesday evening René, Kevin, Liane, Flora, Nikita, Brenda, Glenn, newcomer Sandy, and Larry walked along Beaverbrook, crossed Gaglardi overpass, Forest Grove Drive up the big hill and on to Underhill, then along Eastlake, Beaverbrook and back to Cameron Centre.
Our distance was 7 km and our time was 1h22. It was barely raining, mostly drizzle, then it stopped near the end of our walk. Nikita and Flora did interval run/walks on the way back. Good job ladies! Welcome to the group Sandy!
Larrytheyounger
January 2
On Monday morning, New Year’s Day, the Cruisers met at Rocky Point and walked our usual route along the trails by the inlet to Old Orchard Beach, then along Alderside to Ioco Road, then returned the same way, our distance 10 km and our time just under 2 hours. Kevin, Flora, Edie, Nikita, Andrea, Glenn, Brenda, Maureen, June, and Greg (with dog Chester) attended. Nikita and Flora did run intervals for part of the course, well done!
At Old Orchard Beach several people were doing their own Polar Bear Swim. It was a nice cloudy day with a bit of sun at times. Most of the group stayed after and enjoyed our New Year’s ice cream and/or coffee. Flora was going to stay and do the Penguin Plunge at 1 pm.
Meanwhile, Len and Miriam and their friend Leslie Zenger did the Polar Bear Swim at English Bay. Brave souls!
Larrytheyounger
