PubRuns Recap: 5k in High Park on August 6th

After realizing that many of my conversations with book pals were turning into conversations about running, I decided we should do something about it. Voila, PubRuns was born. The idea? Toronto bookish types who also like running could meet up every few weeks and run, then brunch, together. We could also support each other with races and training, because races are always better with a friend.

There’s an email thread if you want in (Nathan keeps trying to persuade us to join Nike+. Thoughts?), and I’m hoping eventually people will step up to “host” runs in their neighbourhood, so runners can experience a variety of different routes in the city (because, let’s face it, there’s only so many times I can run the length of the Don Valley).

Since yesterday’s run was the very first one, we went easy: 5k in High Park, followed by brunch at Dr. Generosity. We had five runners and four brunchers, which was a great first-time turnout. The run itself wasn’t much of a workout, as we tried to keep together (which meant there was a lot of starts and stops), but it was great to be out running with new faces. Overall, it was a success and I hope PubRuns only grows from here.

The next run is Saturday, August 13 on Toronto Islands. I’ve never run the Islands before, but it’s about 5k from Hanlan’s Point ferry dock to the Ward Island ferry dock, so I’m hoping we can get a good 10k effort in and enjoy the Island views.

I plan to jump in the lake as soon as the run is done.

After that, we don’t have a run scheduled. Perhaps you want to host?

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