May 2012
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When I cycle sometimes I feel like I am cheating...
When I go on spins I feel like I am cheating on running, I pass runners on a bike and there’s no longer that “yo, I’m a runner too” vibe going on. I just don’t get that when I’m passing pelotons of cyclists. Is it because they usually already ride in groups? So seeing other’s partake in their sport is not nearly as exciting as seeing dedicated runners?...
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Interval Hill Repeats
I forgot how tiring / hard it is to run interval hill repeats — but I still want to do more!
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Man runs half-marathon in hot air balloon for... →
This is pretty crazy!
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April 2012
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I love running!
I love running! Just saying.
This Keith Haring print sums it up pretty well.
Also Boston 116th is this Monday April 16th. Anyone know where to watch this online in Canada? Last year I has some serious issues trying to find a stream.
February 2012
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January 2012
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I should probably stop only posting pic’s of myself post run. LAME.
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“What I learned, other than the obvious insight that if you want to run faster...”
– Rachel Toor (Running Times January 2012)
December 2011
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Replacing the Battery in a Garmin Forerunner Watch...
The battery in my Forerunner 305 no longer holds a charge and I am looking at replacing the battery myself. Has anybody ever replaced the battery in a Garmin Forerunner themselves before?
I looked into sending it back but it would cost almost about as much as buying a new one which is not ideal.
I found a couple good “tutorials”:...
May 2011
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New Shoes - Mizuno Elixir 6
After 3 marathons, multiple shorter races and all the training runs in between it’s time to pull a new pair of Mizuno Elixir’s off the shelf. So excited for todays run!
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Running Sucks
I found this shirt online today, it is amazing. It was sold out almost everywhere and I ended up having to have it shipped from some place in Europe — totally worth it though!
This weekend was also the Goodlife Fitness Marathon here in Toronto. More on that in a few… Really just wanted to post this shirt. I can’t wait to get this in the mail!
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Molson67 supports Good Life Toronto Marathon?
Apparently Molson is breaking into the endurance athlete market…?
“Molson 67 - Be sure to stop by the Molson 67 Booth to receive your free 6 pack (1 per person) for registered participants who are 19 years and older.”
As sent along with my Bib Number confirmation email I received a few days ago. I am not complaining and I am certainly going to pick up a 6pack I am just taken...
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“The times you are too stressed or “busy” to go for a run are usually...”
– Jordan Shaw
April 2011
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Boston Marathon 2011 - Live Stream
Today is the day of the 115th anual Boston Marathon. There will be a live stream of the event starting at 9AM. More information can be found on the Boston Marathon site.
I know I will be watching and so should you.
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Harry's Spring Run Off Round Up
Yesterday was a great day for a race, sunny warm and the rolling hills from High Park shaded us from any potential wind. I was running a little late (as always) but made it to the baggage drop off already having done my warm-up on my jog over to the race location and headed to the start line. The event organizers — Canada Running Series were on top of their game with the event logistics.
I...
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Harry's Spring Run Off (my first race with a...
Just the other day(on Tuesday) I was smart enough to check my running calendar and it turned out that Harry’s Spring Run Off is this weekend, Saturday April 2nd (tomorrow — I’ve been trying to write this post all week) so I am pretty excited. First race of the season for me. It should be a great race as it has been sold out for a few weeks now so it’s going to be a full house!
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February 2011
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Does the weather effect runners friendliness?
Over the winter months I’ve noticed a predominant theme with the friendliness between runners as we pass one another on the trail in comparison the warmer months — this theme is the stranger the weather or just the less “perfect” conditions for a run it is the more likely you will be to receive a “Hey!”, a wave back, a head nod or even just a smile. Being someone who...
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What's it like being in shape?
What’s it like being a shape? A man probably in his mid sixties asked as I was running down Dufferin Street this afternoon on the final stretch home from my run. It was the furthest I’ve ran since mid December and still was only just over 8 miles. During my run I was thinking about how out of shape I have gotten these past 6 weeks. I took nearly a full month off from running. I would...
January 2011
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November 2010
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October 2010
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GoodLife Fitness Marathon is Tomorrow
The second Toronto Marathon this fall is the GoodLife Fitness Marathon which is tomorrow. I’m just heading to bed right now and thought I better check the times and route for tomorrow. I’m pretty glad I did as the start is at 9:00AM and NOT 7:30AM and the finish is at Queens Park and NOT City Hall. What does this mean? Well it means I can get roughly one extra hour of sleep! The race...
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Marathon Water Station Tip
A helpful trick I learned during the Waterfront Marathon. If you want to keep your rythem while still gracefully ingest liquids at hydration stations this is what I’ve learned works best. Pinching the lip of the cup making the cup opening a thin slit makes it easier to drink the cups contents while running. Doing this prevents gulping mouth fulls of water/gatorade; instead you are able to...
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I Made Too Much Couscous
I decided to make some Couscous because haven’t had any in a while thought it would be a good idea, but I didn’t have a bowl large enough to mix in any of the ingredients. It was a mess. Haven’t been feeling 100% the last few days so haven’t been able to get out for a good run. Hopefully whatever it is clears up soon. Toronto GoodLife Fitness Marathon is in a week and a...
September 2010
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Scotiabank Waterfront Marathon 2010 Recap
Sunday was a great day for a run, and an even better day for a marathon. Starting with the temperature around 9 degrees and a partially overcast later parting way for calm and sunny morning.
Being well rested in the morning I woke up, had breakfast and warmed up on my run to the starting line. Having not run all week except for the 6 miles Saturday morning I was a bit hesitant on how...
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Scotiabank Marathon 2010 - Live Video Stream
Watch live streaming video from canadarunningseriestv at livestream.com
Whilst getting some last minute race into right now I found that live coverage of the Waterfront Marathon will be streamed online starting at 7:10. Everyone should check it out. The video player is above however the stream with live chat is available at Canada Running Series TV.
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Scotiabank Waterfront Marathon Pick Up
After my morning run I went and picked up my race kit for the Scotiabank Waterfront Marathon which is happining tomorrow AM in Toronto. Marathoners and 1/2’s are starting at 7:30 tomorrow all other racers can check the schedule for further information. The expo was well organized and the pick up was seamless. Definitely got me excited for tomorrow. The expo had some good set ups as well as...
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Terry Fox Run - Sept. 19th 2010
The Terry Fox Run is tomorrow, September 19th 2010 and there’s a few run sites around Toronto and the world. Find the closest run site and get out there and participate!
I’m participating at the High Park run site. I hope to see everyone out there!
August 2010
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“Nothing better than a yoga session in the morning to wake one up.”
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High Park Mid-Morning Run
I’m pretty excited I get to do a nice run through High Park this morning. I haven’t really have had much time since I moved into the Parkdale area - I’ve managed to get one High Park run in. While looking for hill training routes around Toronto I came across this blog post on TorontoRunner.com with what seems to be a nice 27KM long run! I don’t have time today but maybe...
July 2010
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Toronto Marathons - Registered
I just registered for both Toronto Marathons this fall. The Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon and the Goodlife Fitness Marathon. Two marathons in 3 weeks seems like a lot but I ran the Ottawa marathon and than the Niagara Ultra 50km which was 3 weeks apart so I think I should be good, lets just hope that I keep up my training.
Originally I wanted to be able to do both Toronto Marathons...
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Acura 10Miler Race Results - 3rd in my age-group!
The Acura 10miler race was pretty fun. Given I only registered yesterday afternoon it wasn’t something I originally has on my race schedule - it was definitely a kind of last minute decision. It was just another excuse for a good run sunday morning, and there’s nothing wrong with that. It was well organized and it wasn’t too humid given the temperatures in Toronto the last week....
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First Race In Toronto
I’m doing the Toronto 10miler at the Distillery District tomorrow. it’s the first race I’ve actually done in Toronto, I’m excited and good night.
June 2010
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My First Ultra; Niagara On The Lake
Tomorrows my first ultra! Looping Niagara on the Lake to Niagara Falls; 50km.That’s only 8km farther than a marathon, not even an issue…?
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“Running a marathon: ‘It’s like a three-and-a-half-hour party’”
– JordanShaw
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Ottawa Race Weekend
This past weekend was Ottawa Race Weekend; a weekend filled with running and the Great Glebe Garage Sale.
I finished the Ottawa Marathon with a time of 3;46 which was an improvement from my previous time in Seattle. It was not my goal time, but it’s an improvement. As well it seems that they did not take any good photos of me during the race this weekend however I was extremely excited...
May 2010
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Last Long Run Before Ottawa
This morning I got out for one last long run before the Ottawa Marathon. I wasn’t pushing myself and did a 16miler. Also, after about a year of having a GARMIN Forerunner I finally installed the program to log my runs. It’s pretty amazing. As seen below for this run. If anyone is in the Scarborough area and wants to take a look/run some of my routes I have an account with MapMyRun and...
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Mississauga 1/2 Marathon
Last weekend I ran the Mississauga 1/2 Marathon. Initially I was thinking of doing the full but I am more psyched on the Ottawa Marathon this coming weekend; May 30 2010 so I thought it may not be the best for the strain on my body running 2 marathons in 2 weeks. Non-the-less I ran the Mississauga 1/2 and it was a great day for it as well! I ran a 1h40 which was 10 minutes slower than what I...
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