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Tag Archives: marathoners
Trip report: Grouse Grind
After I did the Vancouver Marathon May 1, I got the brilliant idea I could become a badass trail runner. I blame Born to Run. I even had dreams of ultra running. Accordingly, I vowed to get out to North … Continue reading
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Tagged British Columbia, Grouse Grind, Grouse Mountain, marathoners, trail running, Vancouver
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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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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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Homestretch to my second marathon
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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Tagged Half Marathon, LinkedIn, marathon, marathoners, motivation, Running, training
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Marathoner's torture: finding balance
Whose idea was it to move house in the middle of training for a marathon? Or try and begin a new relationship? I’m moved, but still have no sofa, bed for my daughter, end tables, living room lamp or desk … Continue reading
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Tagged Creative, fatigue, marathon, marathoners, Marathoners' Torture series, motivation, Running, sleep, training, zen
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Why I'm really running this marathon
It’s time for me to write this post. Please bear with me. It’s a long one. I think I’m running this marathon for Sarah; Oct 1, 1992 – Oct 5, 1992. Sarah Estelle Jean Klassen Wotherspoon was born 5 weeks … Continue reading
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Tagged baby, bereft, Creative, death of a child, dreams, grief, LinkedIn, love, marathon, marathoners, Memory lane, motivation, neonatal loss, remembrance, Running
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The Curious Case of Non-Stiffness
When the rain comes (3) Originally uploaded by VeNiVi My long slow run yesterday was 19 kilometres in 2 hours and 10 minutes. It rained the entire time, by the first five km I was thoroughly soaked. At the 1:40 … Continue reading
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Tagged fatigue, friends, marathoners, Running, sleep, strength training, wine
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Make me run.
I most emphatically did not want to run last night at 5:30 pm, much less a speed workout at the track. It was raining – nay – SNOWING – earlier in the day. The weather has been consistently about 3 … Continue reading
Marathoner's Torture Series #3 – 3 lame – and 4 great – sacrifices of a marathon runner
Marathon training is consistent, disciplined and only for the truly motivated, or bat s**t crazy. I haven’t decided which camp I’m in. Here are some lame and not-so-lame things marathon runners give up in their quest for the finisher’s medal: … Continue reading
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11 truths of marathon training
I can’t take credit for this list. Rita (our group leader) just sent them to everyone in our Frontrunners training group. I’ve included my own comments though. TRUTH #1: long runs get you to the finish line. I just love … Continue reading
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