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Tag Archives: marathon
A request and a Happy Thanksgiving
I’m awfully lucky, in the hustle of getting ready to move to Vancouver and the bustle of getting ready to run a half marathon and eat a delicious dinner this weekend, that I am healthy, happy and surrounded by people … Continue reading
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Tagged calendar, fundraising, marathon, Mount St Mary's, philanthropy, Running
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Friends Sunday: David Marlor
David is a Boston-qualified marathon runner (that means he’s fast) who came to Canada as a teenager with the thickest British accent you could imagine (think Coronation Street) and only decades later can we all understand him. Ok I’m joking. … Continue reading
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Tagged David Marlor, friendship, Grouse Grind, hugs, marathon, Running
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How not to recover from a marathon
I’m not running. Yes, it sucks, but I hope it’s only for a couple of weeks. Lesson learned: do not try to get back into running too soon after a marathon. My first post-marathon run was a slow, easy half … Continue reading
A farewell to 42.2
Note: Before you read this post, I may have to call bulls**t on myself. I received two running books in the mail today after scheduling this post: “Relentless Forward Progress: a guide to running ultramarathons” and “Born to Run.” So … Continue reading
Clockblocking: real runners don’t need an explanation
Just found this site: clockblocking.com. I hadn’t heard the term clock blocking before but as soon as I saw it I knew IMMEDIATELY what it meant. Let me explain via a story. Last fall I was recovering from injury and … Continue reading
How to enjoy a marathon
I haven’t blogged much about it, but I have been training for the past 4 months for my third marathon: May 1 in Vancouver. My first marathon was a triumphant 4:42:24 finish. My second attempt ended at the 15k mark … Continue reading
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Tagged LinkedIn, marathon, marathoners, motivation, racing, Running, Vancouver
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It’s not about me this year
Well, sorta kinda it is about me, but it’s really not. I’ve signed up to be a volunteer pace group leader at a Frontrunners marathon running clinic, starting January 12 and leading up to the 40th BMO Vancouver Marathon May … Continue reading
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Tagged LinkedIn, marathon, motivation, passion, run clinic, Running, training, YMCA
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I’m a Marythoner
This year I’ve decided to kick my running up a notch by raising cash for the Mount St. Mary’s Hospital foundation. I’m running on the “Marythoners” team for the 8k division of the Victoria Marathon Oct 10. As you know … Continue reading
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Tagged friends, fun, fundraising, LinkedIn, marathon, marathoners, motivation, Running, Victoria
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Getting over DNF heartbreak – Part II
Last post I asked “How do I get over a DNF heartbreak?” after I had to pull out of the Queen City Marathon because of injury. I didn’t get too many responses, though I appreciated the messages I got: that … Continue reading
How to get over a DNF heartbreak: part I
I came off the Queen City Marathon course at the 15k mark with injury to my left upper calf: the “popper” muscle I call it (popliteus). I had been for a run last Monday when I developed a tight calf … Continue reading
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Tagged Did Not Finish, disappointment, DNF, heartbreak, injury, LinkedIn, marathon, Queen City Marathon, racing, recovery, Regina, Running, Saskatchewan
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