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Category: General Running and/or Fitness
January 29, 2013
Super Safety Tip #4: Running In The Rain
Super Safety Tip #4: Be Prepared for Running in the Rain There was a different tip scheduled for today, but since we’re expecting rain tonight and tomorrow I thought I’d introduce this timely tip. Runners should train in any weather that we may have to race in: Wind, cold, sleet, snow, extreme heat and even rain will not cancel a race so you may be expected to run in those weathers. Races usually only get cancelled for lightning and thunder, so I usually won’t run in lightning and thunder. There’s a great article on about.com with “Tips for Running in[…continue reading]
January 2, 2013
2012 is Behind Me!
Like one of those distance markers you run by in a race, 2012 is already behind me. It was an unbelievable year, which leaves me a little concerned of how I should top it. It’s often said that a picture is worth a thousand words. Here’s a picture of the pin collection I proudly wear on my backpack that tells a pretty good story of my 2012 running history: The top-left pin is from the Walt Disney World Marathon in ran right at the beginning of 2012. I actually ran the whole Goofy Challenge, and will do it again in[…continue reading]
November 5, 2012
And I’m a Half Fanatic too!
A little while ago I was very proud that I have achieved my goal of the season of becoming a certified Marathon Maniac! Upon review, it turns out I had accidently met the requirements to become a certified Half-Fanatic earlier this year. Oops. So, now I’m Half-Fanatic 3100! I achieved the “Neptune” moon level by doing 3 half-marathon races in 63 days. The three races were the Chilly Half-marathon, Around The Bay 30k and Mississauga Half-Marathon. To tell the truth, I’m pretty proud of this one too. Especially since I acheived it accidently! And I really wanted this visor.[…continue reading]
