Race simulation...

In about two weeks, I'll run my second half-marathon race of the year. The race in Ottawa will be a little different this year as they completely redesigned the course. Last weekend, I ran the course for the first time and used the training run to get a feel for the course. There is only one grade/hill which will come while I am still fresh and strong. It was an interesting run as it was sponsored by a local running club, so I jogged the course with a cardiologist and a stock broker.

I still find new uses for my Ipod. I downloaded a term's worth of lectures (24) to my Ipod for a course in nutrition science. It is a really interesting course and I hope to apply some of the concepts to my training. The course is being given by one of the experts in nutrition science at University of California at Berkeley. I am still amazed by the contents of the Istore/Itunes.