The Running Jackal

The Running Jackal

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.

Episodes

Woodchips, Wandering Thoughts

January 14, 2026 • 22 mins
A gentle Wednesday loop around the Cedar Hill chip trail, keeping things relaxed and familiar. One steady lap around the golf course, soft footing underfoot, nothing forced. I slowed down long enough to say hello to some old friends — the ducks — who barely flinched as I shuffled past. That’s the beauty of this place: repetition without boredom. Thirty minutes of woodchips, small climbs, wandering thoughts, and an easy rhythm befor...
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'scuse me, that was my porridge

January 11, 2026 • 27 mins
I recorded a long on-the-move video and audio segment while running and walking through Mount Douglas Park the day after the salmon toss, narrating what I saw along Douglas Creek as it ran high from recent rain. I talked through my process of keeping audio and video synchronized, filming incidentals, and planning how the footage would become both a trailer and a longer podcast episode. Along the way I reflected on wet feet, muddy t...
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Rec.Centre Visit

January 7, 2026 • 23 mins
I rode my e-bike twice today, using the first short loop to get moving and the second to close the loop and pick up my cycling gear. Between the rides, I settled into a solid 30 minutes of traditional weight training. The strength session felt steady and controlled, with an average heart rate of 97 bpm and just enough effort to keep me honest. Altogether, the second ride covered 6.61 km with 67 meters of climbing, giving the day a ...
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South Ridge Ascent (Podcast)

January 4, 2026 • 22 mins
Carlos introduces the hike while climbing the South Ridge Trail, showing off his new chest-mounted camera alongside his point-and-shoot. He pauses to give viewers a 360-degree look at the surroundings as he continues the ascent. The outing is framed as a straightforward trail update, with “South Ridge Ascent” set as the title for the day.









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Little Mt.Doug Trail Run

December 31, 2025 • 18 mins
I headed out on a familiar run toward the swoopy trail and the meadows, narrating as the podcast music faded and the downhill rhythm took over. Along the way, I tested my activity camera on its lowest resolution, talked through its settings and time-lapse features, and laughed at my ongoing habit of misplacing bits of gear while still learning how everything works. As the kilometers and calories ticked by, I decided my route based ...
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Glencoe Cove O&B

December 28, 2025 • 24 mins
Short Coastal O&BA short coastal out-and-back just under an hour, covering 6.42 km. I ran for 56:25 with a relaxed overall pace of 8:47/km, averaging 6.83 km/h. Heart rate stayed mostly easy at 125 bpm on average, peaking briefly at 155. Cadence was low and economical at 67, and the effort felt great throughout. About 529 calories burned on a steady,

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Christmas Trail Run

December 25, 2025 • 8 mins
I completed a purposeful ride–run–ride day, stacking short e-bike sessions around a steady trail run. I kept my heart rate low throughout, staying firmly in aerobic territory and focusing on efficiency rather than intensity. I used the Golf Course Loop run as a controlled endurance effort, letting it complement the rides instead of turning it into a hard workout. I finished the day feeling durable and composed, confident that the w...
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Epic Summit Run

December 21, 2025 • 21 mins
Hello everyone—Carlos here, taking a few audio notes before I properly hit record. I’ll be filming the show later today on an epic summit run, hands free, with a point-and-shoot camera strapped to my chest. Douglas Creek is in full storm-surge mode this morning, swollen and loud, the kind of water that demands a photo or two for context. All of this is just note-taking for now, setting the scene before the actual program begins up ...
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A Trip around the Chip!

December 17, 2025 • 30 mins
A Trip Around the Chip I headed out midweek from Queensbury Avenue toward King’s Pond, setting off on a familiar loop of the well-drained chip trail at Cedar Hill. The run felt like a trip down memory lane, with ducks on the pond, the million-dollar view, and the soft crunch of fresh chip underfoot despite the recent rain. I mixed steady jogging with short walk breaks as the rolling hills, muddy patches, and creek crossings kept th...
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Closing the Ring,Chasing the Climb

December 14, 2025 • 22 mins
I headed out for a short, sharp hill repeat session on Glen Denning, keeping it simple with relaxed recoveries and aiming for about three climbs. I used the early kilometres across Mount Douglas to check in on my body, calm the system, and note that my heart rate spiked early, confirming I was a little stressed before the real work began. I completed each hill repeat by labouring up, turning around gratefully at the top, and enjoyi...
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Midweek Shenanigans

December 11, 2025 • 26 mins
I rode my e-bike down to the Lochside Trail and started my out-and-back run toward the trestle bridge over Blenkinsop Lake, which I always called Roy’s Bridge. I fumbled with my voice recorder at the start, laughing at all the clothing noise before finally tucking it back into its glove. As I crossed the cedar planks, I enjoyed the glockenspiel-like sound of my shoes tapping along the wooden bridge. A little farther down the trail,...
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Friday Trails (on Saturday)

December 6, 2025 • 28 mins
I slipped back into the forest of fun for a steady hour on the trails, covering 6.49 km. My pace stayed easy and smooth, settling into long stretches of Zone 1 and 2 with a few spicy climbs pushing the effort higher. The route wound from the neighbourhood streets into the cool woods, then out toward the beach before looping home. My legs felt strong, my heart steady at an average of 126 bpm, and by the end I’d burned 584 calories. ...
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the mid-week episode

December 3, 2025 • 14 mins
I headed out early for a relaxed 5-kilometre walk through Gordon Head, keeping a steady pace of around 10:30 to 11:00 per kilometre. My heart rate stayed low at about 107 bpm, and my cadence hovered around 127 steps per minute, so it really felt like an easy errand walk. The route took me through quiet neighbourhood streets with only small rises and dips in elevation. Along the way I passed a giant Canadian Santa and a whole lineup...
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Two Cove Run

November 30, 2025 • 19 mins
On a bright, sunny Sunday morning, I headed out solo for my Two Cove Run with a goal of burning 600 calories. I covered 6.98 km in just over an hour of running time, holding an easy, steady pace of 9:17 per kilometre. My heart rate stayed comfortably controlled, averaging 121 bpm and peaking briefly at 140. I spent most of the run in Zone 2 and Zone 3, keeping the effort aerobic and relaxed. I finished feeling great and nearly hit ...
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Learning from the forest

November 26, 2025 • 31 mins
Learning from the forest
I went for a solo run in the Forest of Fun and let the trail pull me into its cool, green quiet. I moved past the rushing creek and noticed how swollen the water looked after the recent storm. I ran by the Douglas Weir signs and paused just long enough to read about storm surges and rain-garden projects. The mix of forest sounds and fast water kept me focused and steady on the climb. By the time I finished, ...
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Lohbrunner Pond Run

November 23, 2025 • 16 mins
I headed over Mount Douglas and down toward Lohbrunner Pond for an easy Sunday outing with a baggie of brown rice in my pocket. My legs settled into a relaxed rhythm, most of the run sitting comfortably in Zones 2 and 3. The trails were calm and cool, and by the time I reached the pond the ducks were already circling the little landing, waiting to see what I had brought. I fed them by the water’s edge under the cedars, enjoying tha...
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Somewhat discombobulated!

November 21, 2025 • 19 mins
Somewhat Discombobulated!, Workout to burn 600 caloriesI headed out feeling a bit scattered, but the trail settled me down quickly. I moved through all five heart-rate zones as I covered just under 6 km in a little under an hour. My pace stayed easy and steady, even when a few harder surges pushed me toward the top of my range. By the end, I had burned just over 600 calories and found a comfortable rhythm. I finished feeling great,...
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Harrop to the South Ridge Trail.

November 16, 2025 • 24 mins
I headed out for a quick push from Harrop up toward the South Ridge, keeping it sharp and efficient.
The climb hit hard and fast, proving once again that the shortest line to the summit is always the steepest.
I held an average cadence of 56 and kept my effort steady through the tight bends.
I covered just over five kilometres with nearly two hundred metres of climbing.
By the time I wrapped it up, the whole thing had become a compact,...
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Blenkinsop trail run

November 12, 2025 • 23 mins
I started recording my trailer video at the BlenkinsopTrail sign and began hiking uphill after a bit of running along Blenkinsop Road. The trailer captures the first climb as I transition from running to power hiking, giving viewers a steadier view. I mention that the footage is handheld and that I’ll soon need to put the phone away to avoid cracking the screen on the rough trail. Before ending, I turn the camera on myself to say g...
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Doumac Park Trail

November 9, 2025 • 26 mins
Doumac Park Run After e-biking along the Lochside Trail, I kicked off the run segment of my ride-run-ride session at Doumac Park. It was a relaxed 1.58 km in just over fifteen minutes — mostly Zone 2 and 3 effort, steady and smooth. My heart rate hovered around 119 bpm, peaking briefly at 146 as I picked up the pace. The morning felt great — calm legs, good rhythm, and a clear head. A small loop, but another link in the chain of ac...
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