Destination Run

We always try to do one destination run while training for a race. Since today we had to run 20k, we decided to go to Stanley Park and run the sea wall twice (one complete loop is 10k). 18 of us carpooled to Vancouver and by 8am we were already running. Running by the sea wall is always a great experience. It is just so beautiful running by the water, seeing the mountains, the trees, the seagulls, and today was also sunny and warm, which made the perfect combination for a perfect run.
After we finished running we all went for brunch. During brunch four of us agreed that next year we are going to run the BMO Marathon. We want to start training in January to get ready for the race in May, and we want Ron to train us. This will require some talking, and convincing, and networking but hopefully he will fall into our charms. I want to run a marathon before I am 40, which means I have 4 years left, but I am afraid because the distance will double! Every time I finish a 21k run or race I can’t imagine how I could keep running for 21 more kilometers. Right now it sounds impossible and I have to confess, I don’t know if I can do it. But what I do know is that if I train with them things will feel easier.
For now I will focus on keep training for the 4 half marathon races I have left: June, July, August and November.



Laura, Melanie, Andy and Me

My Animal Lover Note: Last Friday my husband and I went out for dinner to Graze, a new vegan restaurant on 3980 Fraser Street (Vancouver). The place is very nice and comfortable and they serve amazing vegan food. We ordered the Antipasti Board (fermented nut cheese, pickles, preserves, smoked olives and tofu, herbed flatbread), the Ravioli (cauliflower ravioli, walnut pesto, sauté celery root and poached pear), and the Perogies (yam and eggplant perogies with smoky coconut cheddar sauce, sour cream and spicy tomato jam). For dessert we had French toast carrot cake and a rhubarb dessert with vegan white chocolate!!!!!! It makes me so happy knowing that healthy, vegan options are becoming more available and popular. This restaurant also serves brunch during weekends. In three weeks, after running the Scotia Half, my husband and I are heading to Graze for brunch. I can’t wait!