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Tag: Goals
July 9, 2012
I’m On The STWM 2012 Pacer Team!
As I may have mentioned, I’m going to be a pacer for the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon this fall. I am thoroughly impressed by the organization of the pacing team. I was surprised that there was an application process! I got in because I successfully paced the Oakville Half-Marathon last year. We had a meeting a few weekends ago for all the pacers. Yes, we had a meeting! This is amazing!! The pacing program is sponsored by Brooks, so we all have to wear Brooks gear for the race while we pace. To make things fair, they provide Brooks Shoes, Shorts,[…continue reading]
July 5, 2012
Early Season Slump
Things really aren’t going as I had planned so far this season. I got a late start due to a medical complication, my paces are awful, my weight is not good and I feel like I’m letting my clinic down. What a mess! I have some pretty lofty goals for myself this season: Together with Amar Sandhu, we’re leading the Marathon Clinic at our local Running Room Beat my previous personal best at the Bank of American Chicago Marathon. Raise $500 for the Lance Armstrong Foundation (please donate!) Pace a lot of races, namely A Midsummer Night’s Run 30k, Oakville[…continue reading]
May 31, 2012
Pacing A Lot In The Fall!
After my fun experience being a pace bunny at the Oakville Half-Marathon last fall, I decided to apply to pace a bunch of other races this year. I enjoy running a little slower, it’s a new challenge, and I save a bunch of cash too. I have confirmation now that I will be pacing for 3 races this fall: Midsummer Night’s Run 30k August 18, 2012 3:30 with 10 and 1’s “Pace Fairy” Oakville Half-Marathon September 23, 2012 2:30 with 10 and 1’s Pace Bunny Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon October 14, 2012 4:55 with 10 and 1’s Pace Bunny Apparently[…continue reading]
