Well, that's my last run done.

[OldNed]

For August anyway. I actually find it inconceivable that, barring serious injury, I could ever now type those words and mean it. But I'm done for August. I've run a lot (15 runs) and covered a lot of ground (109K) at a pretty brisk pace (5.7 mins/km on average). And now we're off on hols, on Friday. Mrs OldNed is muttering something about packing but I don't see the problem - I've packed my running shoes, my C25K t-shirt & a pair of shorts. What's the problem?

So my next run, and I'm really looking forward to this, is 10K round the seawall of Stanley Park, Vancouver. Yay!! I've been promising myself this since I started running. We're going up into the Rockies too and, bears willing, I'm planning a couple of shortish runs there, just to keep the legs moving. If I see a bear, I can tell you the legs will certainly be moving!! Keep on running, everyone. Enjoy

[Feefbev Graduate]

Congrats on your stats and enjoy your fabulous sounding runs!!! Happy hols! (and maybe help MrsOldNed with a little bit of packing )

Update us when you get back!

[OldNed Graduate in reply to Feefbev]

I've been given my "get thee packing" instructions!

[runningnotwalking Graduate]

Hey be careful they may mistake you for Forest Gump at the distances you are accumulating ! Very impressive and enjoy the holiday, bears permitting.

[OldNed Graduate in reply to runningnotwalking]

Thanks, will do!

[Rollertoaster Graduate]

Well done Ned, have a great holiday. Your Canadian running route sounds idyllic!

[OldNed Graduate in reply to Rollertoaster]

I'm really looking forward to it

[ju-ju- Graduate]

Oldned you are a star...well done you thats a fantastic achievement..you are as ever my inspiration- you Northern men are amazing!!!

-and I am so jealous of your planned holiday run....And thats my kind of packing. Good work!!!!!

[OldNed Graduate in reply to ju-ju-]

Can't beat a Northern chap!

[ju-ju- Graduate in reply to OldNed]

I'm Inclined to agree!!

[DeliaItaly Graduate]

Have a great holiday Ned and Mrs Ned too!

[OldNed Graduate in reply to DeliaItaly]

Thanks Delia

[Honorsmum]

Fantastic achievement for August!

Sounds like you've earned your holiday, even if you do plan to make it a bit of a busman' s

My parents went to Vancouver and the Rockies and absolutely loved it - you'll have a fantastic time.x

[OldNed Graduate in reply to Honorsmum]

I've been before but not recently & Mrs ON hasn't been at all so we're both looking forward to seeing it afresh

[Scipio Graduate]

Have a great holiday & look out for those bears. I bet you'd be able to outrun them anyway!

[OldNed Graduate in reply to Scipio]

I've been very close to a bear or a previous visit; I treat them with great respect!!

[tor41 Graduate]

lol, my kind of packing OldNEd hope you and Mrs OldNed have a really great break, here's looking forward to September <3

[OldNed Graduate in reply to tor41]

Thank you.

[Hidden]

Hey, Old Ned, Welcome to Canada!

We've laid on a beautiful forecast for your first days in Vancouver: highs 21 C and sunny. You'll enjoy every step around the Seawall. Do watch out for cycling and roller blade only lanes to keep us collision-free on the pathways -- those wheeled folks are only allowed to travel counterclockwise on the Seawall, whereas you can go either direction by foot. Do stop to enjoy the view of ocean and mountains. If you are in town for a little longer, head out anywhere on the entire waterfront for great running; always a few runners trotting along to show you the route. And we are a friendly lot, so don't be shy. I'll look for you when I'm out and about. Enjoy great hiking in the Rockies, where the weather also looks to cooperate. Have a super holiday.

[OldNed Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks OhCanada. I've been looking at the weather forecasts for Vancouver; it does look good. I see the nights are beginning to get a bit 'crisp' in the Rockies. Should be fun. If you see someone in a fluorescent yellowish C25K t-shirt that may well be me!

[Oldgirl Graduate]

Well done OldNed thats a wonderful total for August and fast too. Now then a question for you and MrsNed . . . . . . "Take me, take me"? I love Vancouver and Canada, Stanley Park was beautiful when we were there which was second half of August 5 years ago, long before my running days I have to say. I am green with envy, have a wonderful time, are you going across to Victoria? We hope to go back in another couple of years. Enjoy

[OldNed Graduate in reply to Oldgirl]

Thanks Oldgirl. I've been before but Mrs ON hasn't so it'll be good to see it through her eyes too. We won't have time for Victoria I'm afraid. Nor, sadly, can we squeeze you into a suitcase!

[danzargo Graduate]

Happy holidays Ned! When I saw you'd run 109,000 miles I nearly fainted. Amaze balls. Keep us updated with your Canadian runs (the exercise ones NOT the "Delhi Belly ones)......

[OldNed Graduate in reply to danzargo]

Thanks Dan. 109,000 miles! I wish!!

[sofaqueen Graduate]

Wow, that's an amazing total for the month and a fantastic pace too! Your holiday sounds great, especially as you already have some running planned in while you're there. A friend has 2 daughters in Vancouver and went there last month and the photos look amazing. Hope you have a great trip and that Mrs OldNed enjoys her first visit there.

[OldNed Graduate in reply to sofaqueen]

Thanks sq; beginning (!) to get excited now.

[sofaqueen Graduate in reply to OldNed]

Have a safe flight - don't get tempted to run up and down the aisle of the plane to fit in a few more Ks before the end of the month!

[Beads Graduate]

Have a great holiday!

I'll update you on my August stats at the end of the month, still got a couple of days to squeeze in a couple more Ks.

[OldNed Graduate in reply to Beads]

You've got me to beat, and juicyju who is now at 111K

[Beads Graduate in reply to OldNed]

[Beads Graduate in reply to OldNed]

151.08k outside, 28.63k on the treadmill (yipppeeeee!) But I work in a school, it's the summer hols so I've had free rein over where and how long I run; back to work on Tuesday, will put a big dent in my running.

Total including walking, running and cycling is 395.56k. We're off out for a Bowls do this afternoon but the question is do I take the dog out this evening for a 4.44k walk or do I slap myself silly for being fixated on these numbers?!?!?!?

[Burstcouch Graduate in reply to Beads]

Well if were doing stats...and I love them ..............then this is mine for august

131km jogging plus 80km of walking the dog.