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What I Learned as a Spectator at STWM

On Sunday I went to the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon race day for the first time in a long time as a spectator, watching and cheering some friends in 5K, Half and Full and I learned (or relearned) a couple … Continue reading

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Being the new kid

Last night I did something that I haven’t done in a very long time and I have to admit I was little nervous about it. I joined a running group and went to my first workout. I have been on … Continue reading

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Gearing Up for 2014!

The end of 2013 is almost here and the impending question of “what are you New Year’s resolutions” is bound to be coming.  I’ve decied that I’m not setting resolutions – I’m setting goals. What is the difference?  I think … Continue reading

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Cooper’s Guide to Running With Your Human

Today’s guest blog is brought to you by Cooper.  Cooper has been running for most of her life but her other hobbies include sleeping, pretending to want to play fetch and then not doing the actual fetching part, being a … Continue reading

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Is being a Marathoner forever?

I had a thought the other day and I can’t think of an appropriate answer to it.  Therefore, it has to be put out into the internet for some other people’s thoughts, I think. Completing a marathon is something that … Continue reading

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Looking Ahead

The end of a racing season means a little bit of relaxing, some junky eating and most importantly, trying to decide what you are going to do next year. A week after the Scotiabank Toronto Half Marathon, I’m still happy … Continue reading

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Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront (Half) Marathon

Heading into the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon weekend, things hadn’t been going my way. Training hadn’t been great, I was working through a shoulder/neck injury and I was debating even going ahead with the half marathon.  After a lot of … Continue reading

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When to pull the plug on a race

A lot of runners are afraid of the dreaded DNF, but personally, I’m a little more afraid of the DNS – did not start.  Which is worse – not making it to the finish line or not making it to … Continue reading

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Race Report – Dawn at the Don 5K

For about the past month, my running has been taking the backseat.  Lots of travelling for work has made it hard to train consistently as days have been going super long and I was often having to choose between getting … Continue reading

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STWM Half Training Begins

Today is the first day of my Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront (Half) Marathon training schedule! Right now, I’m excited, but a little nervous about training for a fall half marathon, mostly because I am not a warm weather runner.  I much … Continue reading

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