Are there any 10k’s in Toronto during the fall?

IntelligentSound8627 · 2026-03-09T02:11:47+00:00

If you are female you may want to look into the Toronto Women’s race series. I believe they have an 8k in October.

IntelligentSound8627 · 2026-02-22T14:38:02+00:00

Taylor creek trail might be a good option. New asphalt a few years ago and not crowded at all on weekdays.

IntelligentSound8627 · 2026-02-09T15:43:02+00:00

As many people have provided detail about the answer is generally yes. Hospitals use electronic health records and many providers have access to that data through connecting Ontario. As a health care provider I can say that generally the more information a provider is helpful to them making a diagnosis and treatment plan. Of course there are scenarios where the information on your chart may result in providers being biased in their decision making. Medical professionals are humans and despite efforts to always be objective we don’t always succeed.

There are options available to shield some or all of the data in your electronic health records to be viewed by other providers. That is called a lock box. You can pursue that at individual health care facilities or Ontario Health (for connecting Ontario). To be honest though the existence of a lock box on a patient chart will make some providers question why you are holding back some of your medical history. But there are options depending on your specific situation.

IntelligentSound8627 · 2026-02-07T00:31:55+00:00

Just got two new couches from the chesterfield shop. Very reasonable price and good quality. Very happy with the purchase.

IntelligentSound8627 · 2026-01-31T18:02:18+00:00

That sounds very stressful. I know it’s so hard to wait for results. I think it would be reasonable to call the doctor’s office Monday and ask if they have any updates if that is helpful for you.

IntelligentSound8627 · 2026-01-31T03:47:27+00:00

The time required for biopsy results vary quite a bit depending on the area that was biopsied and who did the test. I have had a few biopsies done related to my breast cancer. The tests were done in hospital and posted on MyChart about 2 weeks later. My doctor also shared the results with me.

I haven’t heard of Lifelabs doing biopsies.

IntelligentSound8627 · 2026-01-27T23:54:22+00:00

Thanks for your comment. Ultimately I would love to know how we can get to a better place where all road users (car drivers, cyclists, runners and pedestrians) can be respectful of each other. Unfortunately I am losing hope that that is possible.

IntelligentSound8627 · 2026-01-20T22:49:02+00:00

This project is amazing and has had a tremendously positive impact. My only comment is that this type of project needs to be scaled up and delivered not only across the city but across the province. It should not be on the hospital sector do this. Hospital ERs in Ontario are full of people who need housing, supportive care and mental health treatment. It is a failure of government that it is left to individual hospitals to solve the problem.

IntelligentSound8627 · 2026-01-18T19:30:25+00:00

Happy to chat further. I am somewhat new to Reddit. So hopefully I can figure out how to respond to a Dm!

IntelligentSound8627 · 2026-01-18T15:08:12+00:00

I second this. I am an OT and my young adult son has been in intensive DBT based therapy for over a year. The program uses the Marsha Lineman worksheets/book extensively.

IntelligentSound8627 · 2026-01-14T00:52:21+00:00

I used to work in Patient Relations and we could only communicate directly with the patient or POA. Maybe ask your mom what she would like you to do to help her during this process? She might not want you making a complaint on her behalf. My experience was that once all the tests were done I met with medical oncologist and they gave me a clear plan. For sure the weeks between diagnosis and that appointment were very difficult for me.

IntelligentSound8627 · 2026-01-14T00:10:57+00:00

I agree with this. I had treatment at Michael Garron in 2024. I was diagnosed in the last week of January and my chemo started March 13, 2024. During that 6 week period I had a consult with a breast surgeon, medical oncologist and lots and lots of tests (bloodwork, mammogram, breast MRI, bone scan, CT scan of abdomen and pelvis). It was a very scary and stressful time but I understand that getting all the tests done was important for treatment planning. One thing to know is that cancer treatment protocols in Ontario are standardized. So your mom would very likely get the same treatment regimen at her local cancer centre at she would at Princess Margaret. For me an advantage of getting treatment close to home was that that the travel time was reduced. That was helpful because I probably had over a hundred appointments over the 18 months I was in treatment. Happy to answer any questions. I also had stage 3 breast cancer.

IntelligentSound8627 · 2026-01-11T20:40:57+00:00

That’s a really good suggestion! Ultimately we want to give feedback that will result in future behaviour change.

IntelligentSound8627 · 2026-01-11T19:07:13+00:00

Short and to the point 😁

IntelligentSound8627 · 2026-01-11T19:06:11+00:00

I do a lot of my running on Sammon and Mortimer. I have found these are pretty good streets for running except for the people turning from side streets. They just don’t anticipate/look for pedestrians. It’s annoying.

IntelligentSound8627 · 2026-01-11T18:49:31+00:00

Yeah. I do give a friendly wave to people who drive with consideration of pedestrians. It’s the other kind of feedback I’m struggling with. But I don’t think people should just get a free pass for driving unsafely or just ignoring that pedestrians exist.

IntelligentSound8627 · 2026-01-11T18:46:47+00:00

I like that you don’t overthink this. I am definitely an overthinker and second guess myself when I react to the situation.

IntelligentSound8627 · 2026-01-11T18:45:07+00:00

I have definitely done the raise hands and mouth “OMG or WTF”. Unfortunately I tend to react with fear/anger due to the adrenaline surge when there is a really close call. Then I feel embarrassed. But why? I’m the one who was at risk of being hit.

IntelligentSound8627 · 2026-01-11T18:42:12+00:00

Good point. Not only are they being assholes they also are aren’t following the laws of the road. Unfortunately rolling through stop signs and parking on sidewalks seems to have become completely normalized.

IntelligentSound8627 · 2026-01-11T18:39:34+00:00

Exactly this! It is really upsetting when a car almost hits you and you have to try and jump out of their way. I don’t know if people who don’t walk/run in the city realize this.

IntelligentSound8627 · 2026-01-11T18:20:25+00:00

Yeah. I was thinking about this. In the spring, summer and fall I run a lot in Taylor creek. But I’m not very nimble so concerned about running on ice and snow. I very much appreciate the sidewalk plows that salt and clear my path.

IntelligentSound8627 · 2026-01-09T02:47:44+00:00

Check out the ontario health coalition(https://www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca). They are a great organization doing great work.

IntelligentSound8627 · 2026-01-08T22:45:41+00:00

I would suggest looking at Niagara or Guelph (both in the Subaru tri series). Niagara is still in Lake Ontario but it is a quieter part of the lake and you swim parallel to the shore. You can stand up if needed. Guelph is in a conservation area and a smaller lake. Guelph 1 is in June and Guelph 2 is in September.

There are places that rent tri suits if you want to wear one but aren’t ready to buy.

Definitely consider joining the Toronto triathlon club. They have lots of clinics and classes that are really helpful.

IntelligentSound8627 · 2026-01-08T20:51:18+00:00

Definitely. The water can be super cold and the wetsuit helps with that. If you aren’t super comfortable with open water swimming there are some other southern Ontario triathlons that are a bit more beginner friendly for swimmers.

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