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Tag: General Running and/or Fitness
August 21, 2012
A Midsummer Night’s Run 2012 Race Report
Date Event Goal Time Chip Time Gun Time 2012/08/18 A Midsummer Night’s Run 3:30:00 3:30:48.1 3:31:29.3 This is my second time running A Midsummer Night’s Run. When I ran it last year it was way too hot and I had a major stomach issue. This year, I was hoping that I could finish strong and enjoy a fun, catered training run. I wasn’t looking for a personal best, and I’m still pretty happy with my 3:16 30k from Around the Bay this spring. I imagine that pacing is a nice way to keep myself under control while still pushing[…continue reading]
August 19, 2012
Before A Midsummer Night’s Run
Perhaps I should make demonic summoning part of my usual race prep… And we fairies, that do run By the triple Hecate’s team, From the presence of the sun, Following darkness like a dream… -A Midsummer Night’s Dream, William Shakespeare Full race report and technical report about the wings to come.
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]
