I’m running mostly out of fear these days … 

The last time I ran 10km was in 1982, when I was in re-hab from my first knee surgery.  I think they’re making kilometres longer these days ….

After a couple of test runs on trails with my Kangoos, I’ve discovered that they really only work on pavement.  Anything softer and you lose the rebound advantage – then you’re just running with weights on your feet.  Still, for me it’s better than running shoes alone.  So I went out to Burnaby Lake yesterday to try them on the trail there (where the run will be on Sunday).

I did 9.5 km (slowly) and it seemed okay.  It’s really hard on the knees, ironically.  When you hit any uneven ground – whether it’s a bump or stones in loose gravel – the running platform twists.  Your ankles can’t twist because they’re locked into the boots – so the torque goes up to the knees.  Luckily, I buy my Advil in bulk!

It’s a pretty place – though I never did see the lake!  There’s too much ground cover between the trails and the water – crazy.

Stay tuned for post-race pictures on Sunday!