Finally back to cycling and running

At long last, the weather and my injured foot have improved enough to allow full out participation in cycling and running. Started back to cycling to and from work, 16 kms each way, about two weeks ago. Did it ever feel good! I am using my old hybrid with fenders for the really wet days, and keeping the much better touring bike for dry days. Got clip pedals installed on the hybrid, instead of the old toe clips, so I can use the same shoes on both. And with some new wet weather gear, it's quite comfortable most days. Also snagged a locker at work so I can now shower at the end of the ride, instead of cleaning up in the washroom as I did last year. Feels so much better!

I have entered the NCR half marathon at the end of May, so now need to get the training in gear for that. The injured foot has fully healed, after three months of varying degrees of discomfort.

Hit a patch of black ice on a sharp turn on Thursday on the way to work, and the wheels lost traction, and down I went. First time that's ever happened. Other than a large bruise on the left hip, where I hit the pavement, no other damage and the bruise is healing nicely. Didn't even shred the spandex!