Preparing to run

Just finished my supper of whole wheat pasta tossed with tuna, roasted red peppers, onion, garlic, chili paste, artichokes, asparagus, tomatoes (grape and sun-dried), kalamata olives, capers and feta. Just realized I forgot basil, but with everything else working together, I didn't miss it. I am preparing physically and mentally, for the longest run since Vancouver last May...29km. We are meeting up at Eau Claire at 7:50 (yes, AM), jumping on the train and taking it to the Fish Creek station, getting off and running back to Eau Claire. Should be a nice run, as it's supposed to hit +12C or higher tomorrow! It'll still be cool in the morning, but I can live with starting out in -4C as opposed to the -20 with windchill we've had in the past! Going to figure out my camel back, so I know I've got enough water for the run, as well as grab some goo's. I like the goo's - not the texture necessarily, but at least I can suck them back easily and have some water. I always seem to choke on the jelly beans or gummy gobs, and that just really interrupts a run, when you're choking! It was also advised to carry a cell phone and cab fare (just in case!) as this is a point to point, rather than our usual loop. And pretty far off the beaten track to boot.
Speaking of 'off the beaten track', I went to Faye's new Saturday morning meeting in the far south. Guess it's not THAT far, as it's just a few km's from my parent's home and where I grew up. Amazing how your perspective changes...anyway, it was 13.5km from my door to theirs, while Dalhousie was 12-something. Not that much further. Seems like a good group, and they seemed to take to Faye, which is nice. Oh, and the sleeping in part! I didn't get out of bed until 7:30, when Faye's old meeting STARTED! Oh, the glory of it. Don't like their scales though, as Dalhousie's were always about 2 lbs lower than mine at home, while Fish Creek was more. Not by much, but still! Down is better!!! I still lost 1.6 this week, which I am happy with. It was a good week, workout wise and food wise and everything wise!
Met up with E. for coffee, as H-woman was working and C. is still in Mexico. Had a nice visit, went to the post office to pick up an Epicure order, tried to find a car wash that wasn't lined up down the street (fat chance), came home, had some lunch of whole grain nachos with salsa, and then me and the kids had a nice little lay-down. All the windows in the house open, letting in beautiful fresh air...it was glorious.
Hope everyone enjoyed their Saturdays. More on the long run tomorrow.
Later,