Perfect Spring Weather for a Trail Run

Fanshawe Lake Trail Run April 6th

Eric showing off to Barb

The group after a great morning run

OK...Enough of this winter stuff!!

This was the last of my good friend Monica Scholz's Winter 20K and 40K Fun Runs.

What was supposed to be a sunny day that should have had an afternoon BBQ after the run, turned into just another winter run.

Granted the trails were beautiful, but I am tired of winter and look forward to greenery sprouting up along the trails.

Only a couple decided to do the double loop 40k.

But Filip also drove down from London to try a loop of the Sulfur Springs Trail, and I think he was impressed with the trails and the company. 

Filip, Veronique (holding back Siri), Monica (hiding in the back) and Stephan

Trails were snow covered and it was cold enough to stiffen the mud

The second loopers

76,702 that's how many

Just think, this bog has had over 76 thousand views over the years.
Just goes to show you, trail runners get lost on the internet too!

Many thanks to those who made it out to Meadowlilly to kick off our 2019 Trail Running Series.

No lucky charms at the end but the Irish whisky, Harp Lager and carrot cake were a big hit to pre-celebrate St. Patricks Day.

This Saturday's Trail Run will be Komoka Trails.
Please keep in mind:
WE DO NOT USE THE PAY FOR PARKING LOT!
Protest with your feet. By parking on the road we are letting the Ontario Parks people know we don't like to get screwed on over priced and forced parking.
Please park just east of the trail entrance on the south side of Oxford Street, as noted in the map below. It is only a couple hundred meters on the road to the trail entrance, so consider it part of the run.

This is, if not the best trail in the London area, it would for sure be in the top 3.
Distance is about 9km for the entire loop and has a bit of everything, hills, flat stretches, stairs and bridge crossings. It is very scenic and has lot of trail running history with our group.
As it is very early in the season there could be some flood areas and you may get your feet wet in the low areas near the river.
Please keep in mind Bill W. may entice you to run the 'Rookie Hill' near the end of the run. DO NOT get sucked in as it is not uncommon for runners to puke on their attempt.

Meadowlilly Trails March 16th for our start of the 2019 Season

This Saturday, March 16th, will be an earlier start of our trail running season, as the nice folk at the London Archaeological Museum have a spring function this weekend and asked that we not use the parking lot. So it just seemed like the nudge to start the season two weeks early.
And being the day before St. Patrick's Day it seemed only fitting we have a theme for the run.
So on Saturdays run wear something green and be awarded something befitting an Irish tradition upon finish.
Saturdays weather looks to be around 0 C cloudy and 100% chance of a great run.
Recent warmer temperature and rain should take care of the ice on the trails, but screw shoes may still be a wise choice....just in case.
For those who have not done this trail, it s off of Commissioners Road, just east of Highbury Ave.
The road to  the trail is opposite the now vacant RONA lumber store. It is a dead end street and parking is at the very end at the trail head.
Google map directions are on the left side of this blog post.

Changing more than the clocks

Don't forget, if you join us for coffee at Farm Bot following our Saturday trail run, please have a change of shoes and clothes.

Tired of winter yet?

A crazy winter this year!
We coast along snow free and temperatures above zero, then Mother Nature throws a hissy fit and we get bone chilling temperatures and snow, followed by one day of spring temperatures then back to freezing.
But as trail runners we know it is getting out the door is the hard part, after that its all OK.

Terry got it all wrong!!!

Terry was very enthusiastic about adding screws to his shoes, but unfortunately he did not follow the instructions