Finish line bling

I'm not sure if "better late than never" can justify my delay in posting this Miami Half Marathon medal but I can tell you that just looking at it warms me during cold February days. Look for the crystal in the centre of the palm tree and compare the size to our looney! This is serious bling for a half marathon.

Are you busy training for your spring bling? Now is the time when the hard work is done for those races. Most of us are spending time walking in the dark if we are going to get all of our training completed. During some of our night classes we have experienced the wrath of some frustrated drivers. Some times we know that these drivers have never been out walking themselves or they would not be so impatient. Still, there are certainly enough other times when we hav to take responsibility for our safety.

It's good night etiquette to be walking on the road facing traffic (except to move as we approach corners so that no car making a right turn will be faced with a wall of training walking athletes!). Wear reflective clothing, lights, and keep as much to the side of the road as possible.

Imagine what it would be like as driver to come upon us training and you’ll know what to do.

Post here is you have any ideas for being a safe night and winter walker.