Episodios

  • 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
  • 'Richmond' Runback

    'Richmond' Runback
    Apr 23 2025
    I got a ride from Norma to the Heart Institute and decided to run the eight kilometers home from there. Richmond Road was too noisy, so I turned onto a quiet street I’d never explored before, Ernest Avenue. I tried to take a shortcut through a bushy path but ended up tangled in blackberry thorns and had to reroute. After getting a bit lost behind the University of Victoria, I finally found my way back toward Mount Tolmie. I finished my run through Lambrick Park, where I had taken my very first run in Victoria back in 1997.
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    29 m
  • Norn Trail Anticlockwise

    Norn Trail Anticlockwise
    Apr 20 2025
    Carlos is running along the Norn Trail today, starting from the Sea View Inn and heading north in an anticlockwise direction. He’s deviating from his usual route, making his way around Mount Douglas toward the swampy area and then up to the lower meadows. Despite some challenges with mud and puddles, he’s focused on hitting his training goals, having already burned 300 active calories. He’s also been multitasking, making a batch of beer with a new recipe to reduce the malt flavor, while maintaining his steady pace of around 9–10 minutes per kilometer. As he nears the end of his loop, Carlos reflects on his routine and plans for the rest of the day, including some cooking and bread-making.



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    26 m
  • The 'Tolmie Run'

    The 'Tolmie Run'
    Apr 16 2025
    This morning, I set out for a run up Mount Tolmie, Mt. Douglas’ smaller neighbour, leaving behind the traffic at Mayfair Drive and heading toward quieter trails. The camas lilies were just beginning to bloom, and though the climb was steady and steep, I paused now and then for breath and photographs. Lizards darted across sun-warmed rocks, and the wind up top carried the songs of birds and the distant glint of boats in the far distance. My pace improved on the way down, and I passed bluebells and daffodils fading into spring’s next wave. With the run nearly done and Fairways Market ahead, I talked about compost, pastry dough, and what kind of pie I might make next.
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    24 m
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