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RTT Week 3; plus – a new triathlete is formed!

It’s going to be a beautiful week in Victoria, and I’ve had a lot of interest in Running for the Truly Terrified (RTT). For the past two weeks I’ve been joined by Scott and Derek. This week my hairdresser Marion … Continue reading

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Race report: Oak Bay Half Marathon

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

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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Why I’m not running Vancouver this weekend

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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Seen on my run

Suits, heels on downtown city streets, tired faces dodged. A former colleague from the Ministry. A smile hello. Long steps down to the seawall from the new convention centre. Float planes and large yachts. Bejewelled harbour; I feel glittered in … Continue reading

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Beginning the ascent

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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My 101st post is about workout music…

In March I had a request for workout music playlists, so I posted this. Recently I had another request, so I decided to publish this post as a page too. After the jump, you’ll see a couple of my playlists. … Continue reading

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Running with the tide

Listen – hear that? it’s the ocean, only four blocks from here. Its waves are washing up on the shore, desperately calling to me – “Come out, come out Tori – we are waiting for you to run past and … Continue reading

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Look what I'm doing Saturday morning!

Bear Mountain 10K from Grounded Media on Vimeo.

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They can't all be good runs

or .. I really regret not eating more than two cookies, a Bounty and some veggie soup yesterday I bonked during my run this morning. Just as I finished my warm up. I ran down Cook St to Dallas Rd, … Continue reading

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