As we wind down on the night before our first half of the year, we are full of mixed emotions. Although we are overwhelmed with excitement to get our year of running started, we were recently informed that our route for the Hypo 1/2 will NOT be cleared or grated before the race. For obvious reasons the idea of running in a foot of snow for our entire race does not thrill either of us. Living in Toronto, Kaitlin does not get much training in the snow and she's feeling particularly unprepared for this challenge. Tomorrow will be a lesson in patience and perseverance!
We will wake up brave and ready for the fight! The Ottawa Hypothermic Half is being held at The Marshes Golf Course in Kanata. We chose a 1:00pm start time in hopes the sun may come out to cheer us on (and warm us up!). The race consists of four 5km loops, and a 550m out and back (Yuck!). We will not be running to achieve a goal time this race, so we will have each other for encouragement (and a little tough love) along the way.
Nerves aside we both can't wait to get out there and do what we love!
On your mark, get set, GO!
Until next time,
Kaitlin and Melissa
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