It is not supposed to be -26^oC with the wind chill when I hop on my bike in the morning to go to an exam in April. Sure I didn’t complain when that was the case for December exams but it is rather unappreciated in April. I don’t think I can ever remember it being more than twenty below following my birthday, sure we’ve had some stupid snowstorms in May but this one was actually cold combined with some serious snow. (Thanks to some random webcam for the picture)

This throws a bit of a wrench into my preparation plans for that Half marathon coming up on the 27th of April. At last post I wasn’t sure if I was going to agree to take the spot. I had a good run on Monday for about an hour followed by another 10 mile jaunt on Tuesday. Wednesday was the inaugural XC community league race which was loads of fun. My friend Pat placed top 3 which was outrageous, especially since he made a wrong turn for a little bit. I suppose route-finding becomes a consideration when you’re way up at the front, I’ve never had that problem running in 50th place or so. I fit in two rev sessions with Triathlon club and two shortish rides outside last week as well. I broke 75 hours total for the year so far, that’s OK I suppose but it certainly could be better. I hope to be putting in a decent amount more than 75 per month for May and June.

I guess that just about sums up physical preparation, I’ve got two final exams remaining and a research paper to write before I can cut town. The countdown has begun!