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Shifting goals

Woke up with a sore SI joint this morning. I’ve been afflicted with it since he marathon training last year. I had a good physiotherapist and soldiered on, getting a 3-minute PB. But then things just kind of went to … Continue reading

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Digging down for my marathon spirit

Spirit has fifty times the strength and staying power of brawn and muscle. Here’s the deal: I’m boarding a plane to Regina this afternoon and I’m running a marathon there on Sunday. Here’s the catch: I’m limping. Here’s the story: … Continue reading

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Queen City Marathon: how to help a runner

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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My second job

Did I simply forget how tiring it is to train for a full marathon? Or could it be the extra weekly run and two extra boot camp sessions per week that have me begging for mercy? Take a little from … Continue reading

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Running with the wind and the driving rain

At 5:30 this morning it was pouring rain and windy in Victoria. Why would that stop me from running? They don’t postpone races until the weather is better, so why postpone a training run because the weather’s bad? It was … Continue reading

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My dumbest running mistakes

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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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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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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Marathoners’ Torture #1: 10-step guide for bathing in ice.

An evening ritual of bathing my feet in ice in order to prevent injury. Continue reading

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