Urban Orienteering

Can you figure out where this is? Come try some urban orienteering on Wednesday at the Ultimate Fit Centre! Usual time for club run at 6pm - bring a headlamp and a pen.

Who is your team?

The first few weeks of 2010 have been great. I've settled into a good routine and am enjoying some long hours wandering new trails and taking in a wonderful fall in the mountains. One of my big goals this time of year is to recharge my motivation and find enjoyment in the process of working towards the big goals of 2010. I've also spent a lot of time reflecting on the past season. It is cool being in Canmore around so many top Canadian athletes. In a way, it's a bit artificial because it's probably the highest concentration of Olympians and wold class athletes in Canada. But at the same time, the atmosphere of hard work, enormous dedication and the pursuit of excellence is contagious in the community.

I came across this great clip by hero Simon Whitfield. Check it out. He really hits the nail on the head.

Especially at this time of year, I find myself thinking a lot of his thoughts. Mike commented on my training log with some good questions.

Think about it!

Who is your team?

What brings the best out of you?

What inspires you?

Fall in the mountains! It doesn't get much better than this. A dusting of snow to make the peaks as scenic as the come, but nice warm running trails below!

Then home to dive into some squash soup with goat cheese....mmm