Racing in the Dark: Energizer Night Run
The last race I entered for 2012, the 10k Energizer Night Run (13 Oct 12) turned out to be a good one. Running at night is a completely...
Running: How I do what I do
As I gear up for a big race this weekend (another 21.1k in Ottawa), I’ve been reflecting on how I’ve gotten to where I am today...
Still Too Cheap for a Massage? Meet “The Stick”
If you’re like me, you’re still too cheap to get an athletic massage after a race or a tough workout. A good deep muscle massage will...
Braving the Elements: Running in Cold Weather Part 2 – Layers
Finally, I’m going to finish up running in cold weather with what’s really important. What to wear. Pretty much I’m just going to outline...
Braving the Elements: Running in Cold Weather Part 1 – Fabrics
With winter coming up and fall already upon us, it’s time to gear up to be able to bear whatever mother nature throws at us. Just because...
Night Running Ninja – Running Safely in the Dark
Winter is upon us and what that means is more often than not running in the dark. Whether it be 5 PM in the afternoon or midnight,...
New Personal Best 21.1km – 1:18:51!!!
On September 18, I ran my best ever half-marathon time (21.1km), in Ottawa during the annual Army Run. At 1:18:51, I placed 11th out of...
Be One with the Forest: Trail Running
Last week, on my way to Seattle I was lucky enough to be driving through one of the US’ national parks. Knowing that I was due for a run...
Training in the Heat! 4 x 2km, OUCH!
Training with the running club was extremely difficult due to the the high temperatures and humidity currently enveloping Quebec City....
New 10k PB! 37:29
I ran a 10k last Sunday in Sainte-Marie, Quebec and pulled out a new personal best. Although I don’t really run very many 10k races, it...
