Can I still run and chew stories at the same time?
I hope so. Both talents that need constant work. My writing coming soon.
I challenge Dennis Kimetto to a race
Dennis Kimetto, I challenge you to race against me in the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon on October 19, 2014. Yes, I know you just set the worlds record for the marathon this past weekend in Berlin in a wicked time…
Where am I?
In October of 2011, I ran the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon in a time of 3:01:42. In four weeks I plan on running the 2014 STWM. Three years have passed. So where am I now? In December of 2011 I…
Are we there yet?
Are we there yet? A common question during long hot car rides by the children in the back seat repeatedly asked every 5 minutes. I also ask a similar question to myself as I record my daily work outs, or…
Back to School
September 9th, Back to School. I’m training for the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon to be held on October 19th. Currently on week 15 of a 20 week program. I’m doing this to keep my fitness level up before I start…
Meet you at the Duck Pond.
Spoiler Alert, The Duck Pond in Assiniboine Park has nothing to do with this story. When meeting up to start a run or to have a destination for a run, the Duck Pond in Assiniboine Park is referenced. However, it’s…
Who is the Better Runner?
A few weeks ago, John Stanton founder of the Running Room posted the following comment on Facebook, “Slow runners are the people responsible for making the fast runners look so fast ….. well done slow runners!” The majority of the…
What is FMG?
FMG stands for Forks Marathon Group. The next question that follows usually, is “oh ummmm ummm, You run marathons?”, usually from non runners. I go on answering all the unasked questions. Yes, we meet at the Forks Market on Saturday…
A runner out of water
What am I doing at a Triathalon? I can’t swim the distances required and haven’t been on my road bike this year. I’ve never spectated at a Triathalon before, never mind participate in one. I’m running the run portion of…
Friday again!
OK, I’m posting this on a Thursday with four days left in my running week and wondering, “Will I get my mileage in by Sunday evening?”. Friday has typically been my one planned day off during the week. Out of…