Oh hello there! Sorry I haven't written on here in a while. I actually haven't run in a while. I took a week to be lazy at home in Guelph. By the time my Europe trip ended, I was in six countries and on nine different flights all in 17 days. Since I took off to Europe 16 hours after landing from Phoenix, I actually did four times zones in four days with a nine hour span between two of them. So, understandably, I took some time to relax, turn 26, see my friends and catch up on work because just yesterday, I made my way to Calgary.
We have a big oil client here to see on Monday but I came up early because my sister (Heather) and her son (Gussy) live here. I haven't been out west in 17 years and I had never been to Calgary, so I was pretty excited. Getting to fly somewhere for work 2000 miles away and not have to exchange currency, call VISA, buy travel packs for my phone, find the right electrical plugs etc etc etc...it was pretty nice. And to see one of the biggest cities in Canada...should be cool, right?
Oh Calgary... maybe it's unfair because I've seen so many beautiful ancient cities in the last few weeks, but you...you just don't do it for me. You give this general feeling of poor hygiene and danger and yet everything (aside from gas) is overpriced!! You adopted Stephen Harper like your own and provided his post-secondary education, and now his riding. You are fully aware that you nursed (what I think is) a political demon and you're proud of it!
Calgary, I just don't trust you. You make Hamilton look like St. Andrews.
Regardless, I went for a run at night in an industrial park with no sidewalks or streetlights. Because...... well, I'd say because I'm badass but it's only because that's all that's around my hotel. I saw a couple police cruisers out on my run and I wasn't sure if that should make me feel safer or heighten my fear of running through this area... So I ran faster than usual. I hate to sound like Debbie Downer, but it just wasn't a good run. I wasn't feeling at my best (I think I have a cold. I'm not sure because I've been ignoring it), there were no sidewalks, it was really dark and worst of all (and my own fault) I had to pee the whole time. Here's a big running tip to add to the list: Pee within five minutes of going out the door for a run! I only lasted 30 minutes. I probably did 5 KM or less. I just wasn't at the top of my game today. Tomorrow, I'll try again and hopefully get some pictures for you. The city around here isn't that nice, but there are massive rabbits EVERYWHERE! I want to get some picture of them :) Seriously, the first one I saw when I was out with Heather and Gussy at the park yesterday..I thought it was a kangaroo. That shows you right there that I've never been to Australia...but seriously, this rabbit was 3 feet tall, minimum!! Scared the crap out of me!
Well, if this blog provides any use to you as a runner...the verdict is run on the treadmill at the hotel if you're visiting Calgary. However, if you're here for pleasure (and I would question your sanity in that case) and you have time, go to a park. I saw Heritage Park today with Heather and Gussy and it was lovely. I would have enjoyed a run through there. Calgary is full of and surrounded by absolutely stunning parks. If you're here for work and stuck in the city....hotel gym.
Until next time!
-Jerk
P.S. - Sorry if I hurt your feelings, Calgary. It could be worse... you could be Edmonton.
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