Anti-Clockwise at the Bog

Carlos Castillo Today at 9:08 AM · Saanich, British Columbia Anti-Clockwise at the Bog This morning’s adventure started with an easy e-bike ride out to Rithet’s Bog. Once there, I left the bike behind and headed onto the trails for a relaxed run through one of my favourite local nature spots. The bog was quiet, the legs felt good, and it was one of those outings where the kilometres seemed to take care of themselves. After the run, I cruised home on the bike, letting the ride double as a recovery session. A great way to spend a Sunday morning combining fresh air, movement, and a little time in nature. , Avg Cadence:67

Out on Whittaker, in the Forest of Fun!

Carlos ran along the Norn Trail toward Glendenning, enjoying a smooth and scenic runnable section while gradually increasing his pace. About 4.5 kilometres into the adventure, he settled into zone three effort and paused briefly after cresting a hill. He passed the turnoff to Arbutus Mount but chose to continue toward Glendenning instead. As the trail narrowed into the bushes, he noted that he was nearly halfway to his 80-minute target. He signed off from the video by saying goodbye to the audience as he continued deeper along the trail.

Meadows trail Loop

This morning I tackled the Meadows trail loop, a short but demanding five-kilometer route packed with steep climbs, rugged rocks, and tangled roots. The constant elevation gain kept the effort honest, pushing me into Zone 4 on some of the tougher sections while most of the run stayed comfortably aerobic. I averaged about a 10-minute kilometer pace and managed to keep moving steadily despite the technical terrain underfoot. The workout left me feeling strong, energized, and satisfied after nearly fifty minutes of grinding through the trails. Sometimes the smaller loops end up delivering the biggest workouts, and today was definitely one of those days.

From the Pond to the Clubhouse

Description Carlos reported in from near King’s Pond on a Wednesday rest day, where he checked on the ducks and admired a tame wood duck before continuing toward the golf course for water. He reflected on how his running schedule shifted week to week and spoke about recent concerns with his breathing, heart rate, and overall cardiovascular health as he compared his walking and running pace. Along the route, he described the sunny weather, blackberry patches, and the Derby Road Connector while listening to a true crime podcast and thinking about the differences between professional podcasting and his own real-time recordings. He also mentioned that his neighborhood’s water supply was temporarily shut off for maintenance, forcing residents to prepare by storing water ahead of time. By the time he reached the Cedar Hill golf course clubhouse, he had completed five kilometers, stopped for hydration, and signed off from what he called a full real-time recording of his walk Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-running-jackal--500980/support.

Little Mt.Doug.

I headed up Mount Douglas Park for a tough run-hike to the summit of Little Mount Doug, taking on the steepest climbs right from the start. The trails were rugged and slow going, with plenty of climbing, off-leash dogs, rocky sections, and a careful descent after my recent fall earlier in the week. I looped past the saddle, caves, and Todd Trail before making the final push to the summit on the safer back route. Along the way I stopped for photos, monitored my heart rate and calorie burn, and enjoyed the incredible views despite feeling a bit sleep-deprived. By the time I reached the top, the outing felt less about speed and more about endurance, caution, and simply enjoying the mountain.