It’s weird that someone who
- has been as affected by cancer all too often.
- likes running
On Sunday, after taking Shark Boy to his first soccer program (no rest for the wicked!), we quickly stopped in at home to get changed and packed for the race. Making it to those commitments meant skipping the Mississauga Cycling Tour, but you can’t be everywhere at once.
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When we arrived at West Deane Park, to be greeted by all kinds of interesting and family-friendly sites including a Remax hot-air balloon and a fire department bouncy castle. We weren’t sure what to expect, but once we got sorted out at the registration desk, we headed out to run. As we found out later, we ended up using the ‘South’ portion of the overall run. With Shark Boy on his bike (and maybe a little tired) we made slow progress which failed to put the Lightning Kid to sleep – the first little while was a bit of a struggle. We didn’t see any course markers at first, and the only thing that kept us thinking we might be on the right track is that we kept passing other participants wearing Terry Fox shirts and ribbons. Shark Boy took a little spill near the 2km point and opted to finish in the Chariot. From that point on our walk evolved into a run. We reached the turn-around point and got some nice cool water to refresh ourselves and have a nice chat with one of the volunteers. He explained the course a little so that I learned we could have done the ‘North’ part had we wanted to do 10km (after a near sleepless night, we did NOT).
Somewhere along the way back, I realized why we hadn’t spotted course markers – we were used to looking for temporary signs… this course is in the park permanently! There were people walking, running and even biking the course; lots of jogging strollers too.
The event ends at 1:00PM, so we just barely managed to finish the run, buy lunch from the BBQ, and give Shark Boy some time in the Bouncy Castle.
The Terry Fox Run is not only a great tribute to a great, heroic man, it is both a good cause and a nice way to be active for the whole family.
We did the Terry Fox run here in Regina as well! It was my second one and I loved it. Great cause. PS: You have the cutest family!
We did the Terry Fox run here in Regina as well! It was my second one and I loved it. Great cause. PS: You have the cutest family!
Thank-you so much Erin!
Thank-you so much Erin!