This year, I have done a lot of running on the Dettah Ice Road. It is a very unique experience, running at -40C, with the wind howling in from any direction, with nothing but lake standing in the way.

Tried a different route around Jackfish Power Plant today. On my way, someone hung up a set of lost keys. Punched into the trail at the Coop, then picked my way up to the lookout. Then used the highway

So I guess I'm willing to risk it, even if it is. Yet another blissful day out in the sunshine. After a lively chat with some nice strangers, I did my legs day. Things have shifted around a bit, since

"What have I got in my pockets?" -Bilbo Baggins When running in the trails, I like to occasionally take a seat on a rock, and think about a bad injury, and waiting for aid. I think about how

Todays run took me through the paved section of Frame Lake Trail, where I was pleased to take in the temporary art gallery. I shot a favourite piece, and hope the stuff stays up awhile. Oh, and it is my

One of my favourite trails here is home to one of my favourite sets of stairs. A bit shaky, and when the snow is built up, a bit sketchy, but really nice lines. I hope progress doesn't come along and

My city (City of Yellowknife) lit up their Somba Ke park with blue lights tonight, to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day. I thought I would do the same. Tonights run was across Frame Lake and around

It was a great weekend to go outside and run. Did about 23km this weekend.

Running along the ice and snow, with the Immigrant Song (from the 70's and the recent marvel movie Ragnarok) hammering up the pace, I saw a hairy beast running to intercept me. Thor running over to say

Today's run brief

My favourite running mitts. Good down to about -20C, then good for another 20-30 degrees less if supplied with a liner.

-11C in the trees, -20C out on the lake. This is the best of trails, though I got lost finding it. :)

My training usually includes periodic long runs. In fact, usually I run a half-marathon distance once a month. (21.1km) This month, I wanted to dedicate that long run to a Canadian champion, Emily Setlack,

Rose early this morning to stand in for a friend. He has been leading a learn to run 5k group. For todays workout, we ran 1 minute, walked 4 minutes, for about 5km of bracing, Yellowknife cold. It was

Saw a bit of ground showing through today. Snow is disappearing and soon I won't be able to run across the lakes.