Tag Archives: Half Marathon

Homestretch to my second marathon

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Tori

Only one more month until the Queen City marathon! This race is so much different from my first marathon. I’m still deeply committed, training is going well this year (dare I say better than last year?) – but that added … Continue reading →

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Race report: Oak Bay Half Marathon

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Tori

First, the quick recap: Official time: 2:08:04 Personal best by 4:20 (previous PB 2:12:24) By any measure, that’s a huge jump in performance. Why am I not really satisfied?  (Or more importantly – I’m feeling guilty about not being satisfied … Continue reading →

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Half Marathon playlist

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Tori

I don’t usually listen to music while running – I’m considering it today during the Oak Bay Half Marathon. I might need something extra to keep me running at 5:40 average pace per kilometre for two hours! If I do, … Continue reading →

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Running with depression

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Tori

I am thinking the sudden appearance of BigD in my life last week has this silver lining: I’m not nervous about running the Oak Bay Half Marathon tomorrow. I’m not nearly as excited as I was my two races last … Continue reading →

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Why I’m not running Vancouver this weekend

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Tori

Oak Bay Half, here I come! I was excited about running the BMO Vancouver Half Marathon again as recently as Tuesday. Tonight though (Friday), when it’s time to be packing and hydrating and fueling, I’m looking forward to spending a … Continue reading →

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The training is done. It’s all self-talk from here.

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Tori

I will run the BMO Vancouver Half Marathon in 2 hours or less. I will run the BMO Vancouver Half Marathon in 2 hours or less. I will run the BMO Vancouver Half Marathon in 2 hours or less. I … Continue reading →

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Beginning the ascent

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Tori

Several times in the past three weeks my mouse has hovered over the “submit” button for another fall marathon. Each time, a little voice in my head says: “Wait until after your Half Marathon in May. Don’t you want to … Continue reading →

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Running with children

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Tori

I love a running group: meeting new people, finding out why they run, what they do besides running, what motivates them. It makes the hours and the effort float by effortlessly. One new running buddy is a woman with two … Continue reading →

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Race report: the 5% solution

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Tori

First off: I ran a personal best 2:12:24 in the BMO Vancouver Half Marathon yesterday. I am proud of my accomplishment and I can safely say I left it all on the race course – I had nothing left at … Continue reading →

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