Episodios

  • Running on Empty (edit)

    Running on Empty (edit)
    May 19 2025
    Victoria Day Run Ran with Derick again today — we got yacking about rock and roll and all kinds of things. Just two good friends out in the wind and drizzle, making the most of a soggy Victoria Day. With the rain coming down, I left the bike at home and opted for a mix of bus rides and foot travel. Saved my one short run for the outing with Derick — but I still managed to rack up a surprising number of short (and not-so-short) walks getting me back home by noon. Sometimes the best runs aren’t about the miles, but the company and the conversations along the way.
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    32 m
  • The Blenkinsop Trail Hike

    The Blenkinsop Trail Hike
    May 18 2025
    This morning, I set out on the Blenkinsop Trail under a bright sky and a strong, whispering wind. The urban streets slowly gave way to the forest’s quiet pull, where every step felt like a return. A steep climb at the heart of the hike challenged my breath but rewarded me with sweeping views and stillness. I moved with purpose, but never rushed—letting cadence and curiosity guide me. A full-length video and podcast are on the way, capturing the soul of this joyful mountain walk.
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    32 m
  • Running with Derick

    Running with Derick
    May 14 2025
    Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Running with Derick

    Nice run, Carlos! Looks like you had a solid outing with Derick—good company and good pacing. Keeping in zone two most of the time is great for aerobic base building, and 3.76 km in just over 32 minutes at an 8:31/km pace shows you're staying consistent and controlled, which is key for endurance training. Also, that "running jackal saying bye-bye" line adds a fun personal touch—made me smile. If you'd like, I can help analyze your heart rate zones more closely or create a training log from your runs. Just let me know!
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    32 m
  • Early morning run to work

    Early morning run to work
    May 11 2025
    28 m
  • Elk Lake Revisited.

    Elk Lake Revisited.
    May 6 2025
    I stood at the Hamsterly Beach end of Elk Lake, the cool air stirring old memories as I prepared to run the loop I once knew by heart. This 10-kilometer trail had been my sanctuary, a place where I trained hard—three laps a week—chasing dreams of ultra distances. Letting faster runners pass, I paused at the disabled fisherman’s dock, remembering the quiet moments I used to steal here between laps. The trail had changed—some new curves, a bit of reshaping—but the spirit of it remained, echoing with every step I took. As I followed the little group ahead, it felt like I was retracing the footprints of a younger version of myself.
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    30 m
  • Three Beach Run

    Three Beach Run
    May 4 2025
    Good morning—Carlos here, drawn back once again to the coastline for a Sunday ramble. The tide was too high to walk the full beach at Arbutus Cove, so I climbed the stairs to take the high road instead. Along the way, I passed blooming lilacs and spotted geese feeding on seaweed below. From Hollydean, I could see the rocky outcrop that rerouted my path, and I finished at Finnerty Cove, where the waves met the rocks in quiet rhythm. I’ll be sharing an audio podcast from today’s adventure—stay tuned.
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    29 m
  • Queenswood Raw.(Full Audio)

    Queenswood Raw.(Full Audio)
    Apr 30 2025
    Earlier today, I rode out to Cadboro Bay, the wind sharp against me but my recorder steady in my pocket, capturing the quiet moments I didn’t want to forget. I kept my pace gentle, climbing through hills with care, thinking about how rhythm and breath make the ride feel like meditation. As I descended the steep hill where my friend once crashed, I eased the brakes, reminded of how memory shapes caution. At Gordon Point, I paused to photograph a distant tanker, its stillness on the horizon mirroring the calm I felt inside. I passed familiar places—old foraging spots and quiet lanes—each one stirring a small sense of belonging. A runner matched my pace on the final hill, and we moved together in companionable silence, just the sound of a woodpecker overhead. When I reached the beach, the mountains rose clear beyond the tide, and I stood still, knowing this ride had given me more than distance—it had given me peace.
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    43 m
  • Running North on Norn.

    Running North on Norn.
    Apr 27 2025
    While running the Norn Trail this morning, I paused to take a still photo of the elbow tree before starting to record my trailer video. I was moving northward, trying to choose between a confusing web of trail options, but eventually turned left to stay on Norn, passing near Arbutus Mount. I recorded audio simultaneously with a backup mic tucked into my little "baby glove" windsock, just in case the video camera audio wasn't clear. Instead of heading up the mountain today, I continued toward the mystical elbow tree, pacing myself at about 9 minutes and 2 seconds per kilometer. Around the 3 km mark, after a few dips and doodles, I reached the weird tree root formation, right where I decided to end the trailer recording.
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    29 m
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