I set out early on a warm morning run along the Feltham Trail with the goal of staying mostly in Zone 3, easing off whenever my effort drifted into Zone 4. My route took me on a tour of Bow Pond, King's Pond, and the surrounding trails, where I found very few ducks but enjoyed the peaceful scenery. The heat made the run more challenging, but my hydration pack kept me comfortable as I climbed the hills and settled into a steady rhythm. Along the way I simplified my watch announcements, listened to a little music, recorded videos at each stop, and focused on enjoying the journey rather than chasing pace. I finished the approximately 12-kilometre run feeling satisfied with a controlled workout and grateful for another morning on the trails. Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-running-jackal--500980/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-running-jackal--500980/support</a>.

Exploring the Merriman Trail

This channel is a collection of voice recordings that capture little slices of my life here in Victoria. Most often, I’m out on the running trails, sharing the sounds and stories I encounter along the way, but sometimes the recordings wander into other moments too. Each episode is usually trimmed down from longer sessions, keeping things focused and under an hour so it’s easy to listen to. I like to think of it as a mix of running journal, local atmosphere, and personal reflection. I hope you enjoy the show and come along with me for the journey.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-running-jackal--500980/support.