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Queen City Marathon: how to help a runner

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Tori

Queen City Marathon day is one week away – September 12! I have done all the training (including a couple of long runs when I was in Regina over the summer) and I’ve been tapering for two weeks already. I’m … Continue reading →

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

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Tori

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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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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My dumbest running mistakes

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Tori

I realized a year ago when I started training for my third Half Marathon that I’m really no newbie when it comes to running. Despite my lack of prowess or natural talent, I’ve been doing it a long time. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Running through time

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Tori

Last post I fibbed just a little – by omission. I neglected to state my goal for running this year: In 2010 I will run a Half Marathon in 2 hours or less. Gulp. My PB for that race is … Continue reading →

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