This is the view from the top of the Calgary track at 7:30 a.m. I had the pleasure of taking it in every morning for the last two weeks that I had to be at the track ready to slide at 9 am, which meant a 6:30 am departure in order to battle the Calgary commuter traffic.

The beautiful morning sunrise that was waiting for me at the top of the track almost made it all worth it.

And by almost I mean not even close.