Walking and Racing on a gorgeous Fall morning

Toronto Power Walkers were out in full force yesterday! Eight of us were walking in the beautiful fall foliage of our walking home (Mt Pleasant Cemetery), and another 8 were walking/ racing in the Toronto Women's 8k race in Sunnybrook Park, accompanied by our enthusuiastic support crew (thanks BDL) who ensured we were well nourished before and after the race. We showed everyone what walkers can do! Half of our 8 racers finished in the top 3 of their age category. We all finished up right and smiling.

TPW Adventures (by DD)

Our latest adventure was to the Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough. It all started with PK asking if anyone was interested and wound up with 9 of us in 3 cars on a road trip! I confess that, although at the beginning I was really only along for the company, I enjoyed the whole outing. PK organized it beautifully with a guided tour, lunch reservations on the patio and, wonder of wonders, beautiful weather (how did she do that, eh?).

Some highlights for me – the beautiful building which is somehow suggestive of a canoe, the setting on a small lake, the floor map showing the extensive waterways that make up this country, the exquisite flowing beauty of some of the canoes, the art show, the delicious lunch and ice cream cone. And last, but never least, the company. LR summed up the day concisely with WOW! So what is next my intrepid gang? (Editor's response: Early morning walk and brunch on Toronto Island)

Walking 10,000 km in the Big Canada 'Run' Challenge

Ten intrepid Toronto Power Walkers have embarked on an epic journey...walking 10,000 km. from Victoria BC, north to Whitehorse and then east to the coast of Newfoundland, starting on July 1 2026 as part of the Big Canada 'Run' Challenge. Are we crazy? The Big Canada 'Run' is a virtual team challenge to cross Canada by walking, running, or hiking. How Does it Work? Starting on Canada Day 2026, our team will have from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027 to complete the route we chose, collectively as a team. Each team member contributes however many kilometres they can (or want), and all our distances are combined to move our team across the country. As we move, we’ll see our team progress on the map, unlock virtual trading cards, and learn about the iconic places we pass through in an interactive travel experience. We will provide monthly updates of our progress over the next 12 months. Click on the link for more information about the Big Canada 'Run' Challenge

Sporting Life 10k in Toronto - May 2026

Eleven Toronto Power Walkers plus HS who walked as 'back of the pack' walked 10k down Yonge Street, and east on Front Street to Corktown Commons. Congrats to CM for completing her first race. Good time was had by all! (Apologies if I didnt post photos of everyone!)

Spring 10k in Florence, Italy

Spring 2026 launched with an excellent and challenging 10k race in Florence, Italy with road trips to Naples and the Amalfi coast by 4 Toronto Power Walkers.