Krista DuChene

Well, it’s time. Time to fly to Germany for a short training camp then over to Russia to race the marathon! Here’s the link to the iaaf site. The Women’s Marathon is 0600 h our time, Sat., August 10. 

Thanks for the support in this article, Sean and Brantford!  I am ready. More than ready. Trust me! My physical body is in its best shape. Ever. And the numbers prove it. I have been sleeping like a baby and have absolutely no niggle about which to complain. Mentally and emotionally however, I am a bit drained. My husband has …

Most runners like numbers. I like numbers. So, here are mine for this marathon build: Total program weeks: 17 Training weeks: 11 Racing w/ taper weeks: 3   Marathon taper weeks: 3 Races: 6 (Mar-30 k, Apr-8 k, Apr-Half, May-10 k, June-Half, July-5 k) Personal Bests, 4: 8 k (26:59 HSROT), 10 k (32:52 Ottawa), Half (70:52 SVHM*), 5 k …

Preparing for some serious drinking. I consumed 8 cups eload during and 8 cups emend immediately after my 44 km run. Using eload endurance and “Fly”was a great combination for my electrolytes, fluid and carbohydrate needs. And of course, emend allowed me to recover by replenishing my fluids, and some carbs and protein.   Returning the empties. Looking good, loop …

Another great week of training! We’re really moving along now! Recovery after my Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon personal best was great. Cynthia did an amazing job of working things out with massage. Wow, she finds areas I’m not even aware are sore. And it’s been great to work with Paul for physio. The benefits of weekly massage and physio have …

Another great week of recovering and training with only 6 weeks until the big day. Time is flying now! I remember talking about my race schedule back in the early spring, noting that the Vancouver Half would be my last, significant race until Worlds. And here we are. I’m glad Natasha Y. and I asked Coach for another recovery day …

Vancouver, BC June 21-23, 2013 Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon article Canadian Running Magazine interview Saucony and Eload runners, Lanni and Krista, early in the race. CRS photo. Traveling to Vancouver to race has been one of my favourite weekends in the past few years. I love the sights in B.C., the delicious food, racing to win (BMO 2010 and SVHM …

Firefighter hat for show n’ tell? Nope. Our kids get duodenal stents and sphincter tomes! Happy Father’s Day to an amazing Dad who is the best role model through his employment at  Vantage Endoscopy, leadership to our family at church, love and commitment to his kids and wife at home. New treadmills at the bright, new Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre. …

Rachel, Darren, James, Clayton and I out on our long run along the Grand River trails. Coach Rick leading on the bike. Great tempo going on here! Great book to read with the kids as we continue to mourn Andy’s loss. Placing some Saucony and Eload orders with my happy girl. Ready to get this run going! Cheers, Darren! Emend …

Enjoying the view of the Grand River in beautiful Paris, Ontario where I do my long runs. These runs are enjoyed with friends on soft gravel roads with scenic country farms, which remind me of my home farming community near Alvinston, ON. Once in a while when daddy isn’t home and I don’t feel like cooking, I take the kids …