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Author: Paul Radcliffe
July 18, 2014
Return to Pacing!
I recently found out that I will be the 2:30 continuous pacer at the Niagara Falls Half-Marathon this fall! Nicole will be pacing the half too! I’m approaching it with a mixture of excitement and trepidation. My actual goal race for this season is the Ottawa Army Run Half-Marathon in September. I’m also doing the Disneyland Half-Marathon at the end of August for fun and the Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Half-Marathon in November back-up goal race or fun run. Niagara seemed to fit in nicely in between the Army Run and Las Vegas and pacing Niagara seemed like a natural way to[…continue reading]
July 16, 2014
June Review
This monthly review is pretty late. I blame the vacation. But since it’s half-way through the year, it’s an especially important Monthly Review and an important time to review those New Year’s Resolutions. Goal: SET A NEW HALF-MARATHON PB (< 2:03:22) Status: I have a shot! Time is ticking down to the Army Run Half-Marathon in Ottawa. Only 66 days away. Training is grueling, but I hope it will be worth it! And if it doesn’t go so well, I’ll have a backup in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Half-Marathon 6 weeks later. Goal: LOSE 20 POUNDS OF FAT Status: Inconclusive… Date Weight (pounds) Body Fat[…continue reading]
July 15, 2014
Color Run “Race” Report
I ran The Colour Run in Mississauga on Sunday, July 13. It definitely wasn’t a typical race, but it was quite an experience. This post will feature my report and LOTS of photos. Click on any photo to see a larger version. A special thanks to Kris and Sharon for sharing the photos you took during the race. A Blank Slate I know a lot of ‘hardcore’ and ‘ultra’ style runners don’t speak highly of mud, color, foam and other fun races. I have mixed feelings about these kinds of races myself, so I’m glad I was able to experience one first-hand to[…continue reading]
