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Race Report: Elk/Beaver 50K
Question: When does a DNF count as a success? Answer: When it involves winning. “DNF” and “winning” don’t usually go together – but sometimes it’s just the right thing. Consider the following quote...
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EB Update
It’s been two weeks since the Elk/Beaver 50K trail ultra, and my feet are finally beginning to heal. They’re not long run-ready yet, by any means, but I’m making steady progress towards being able to...
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Priorities
I’m running more than writing these days, as I prepare for the Niagara 100K, which takes place on June 14. Not surprisingly, I’m beginning to develop major jitters for this one. For one thing, it’ll be...
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No to Niagara
I’ve decided – reluctantly, but probably wisely – that I won’t attempt the Niagara 100K on June 14. That’s a huge disappointment, of course, as I’ve really been looking forward to it. But my feet...
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Bucket List
Once in while, I like to make a list of races I’d like to run. Not saying I’ll get to all of them, but it’s nice to keep them in mind. Here’s my current bucket list: Race to the Stones A 100K ultra...
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Transcendent Reflection
It’s been a week since I ran the Ottawa Self Transcendence 12 Hour (see my race report in the post below). It was a remarkable experience, and one that I’ve been thinking about a lot. Though some...
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Run4RKids 8 Hour Ultra
I’ve just registered for the Run4RKids 8 Hour, which will take place on January 3, 2015, at the York University indoor track in Toronto, Ontario. Another timed track ultra – but this one’s on a 200m...
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Earth Runners Affiliate
I’m pleased to announce that I’m now an affiliate for Earth Runners minimalist sandals. That means that, if you follow a link on this blog and then buy an Earth Runners product – such as a pair of...
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Spoiled for Choice
I have a very good life. Sometimes I think I’ve got it all. Right now, part of “got it all” is that I’m testing two great minimalist sandals – the Earth Runners Alpha X and the Bedrock Gabbro 2.0. I’m...
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Race Report: Run4RKids 8 Hour
Above is an image of the indoor track at the Toronto Track and Field Centre at York University. My plan last Saturday was to run that track for eight hours at the Run4RKids 8 Hour Ultra. The reality...
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