Running Moms (Mary Davies 1st and Krista DuChene 4th overall) Photo: Todd Duncan, CNW. It’s 1:10 a.m. and true to post marathon form, I am wide awake (as is Lanni who just replied to my, “Are you still awake?”). The last time this happened was after we ran in Rotterdam, going after the Olympic standard in April. I sure hope …
Read More »More great support from my Brantford Community! Enjoy the article. Thanks, Brian! Looking forward to speaking to your afterwards with a great race report! Hope to keep giving back in Brantford and Brant County just like Coach Rick and Josie Mannen, and many others. Winds predicted to be 50 km/h for race day….not going to get me down! God’s got …
Read More »Cancer Game Plan Both of my parents died with cancer. Let’s keep fighting this. So glad I could contribute to “My One Thing”. STWMarathon in 4 days! I am feeling better every day. And wanting it even more! Had fun doing the live chat with Canadian Running. Bags are packed with lots of Saucony gear and Eload supplies.
Read More »Youtube video from Canadian Running Magazine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzbJ6cgp4P8 Elite start list: http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/en/elitelist.htm Live chat Wed, Oct 10 at 1pm with Canadian Running Magazine: http://runningmagazine.ca/2012/10/sections/news/live-web-chat-stwm-preview/
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I just love this time of year. The leaves are changing colours, the weather is cooler, and running in capris and a long t is just lovely (especially before all the layering in mid-winter). The furnace is on with the windows open just a smidgen. And we can celebrate the many things to be thankful for, over a long weekend. …
Read More »Nice to meet you, Rebecca! Click here for Rebecca’s latest blog post, “We both run marathons” .
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When I get close to a racing a marathon, I often find scripture that relates to my training and day-to-day life. It’s no surprise to people that God is a huge part of my life and I don’t shy away from writing about it. Many have heard me say that I feel God’s pleasure when I run (Eric Liddell, Chariots …
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Well, I got the job done today at the Zoo Run/Cdn 10 km Championships in Toronto. I think I can now say that I’m not a big 10 km race fan. You just don’t seem to get into a groove (especially on courses with lots of turns, like today’s). But, they are necessary for the marathon. Today’s race had a …
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Lanni and I are back to familiar surroundings again; resting and relaxing before a race. We’ve really enjoyed rooming together since Rotterdam. This morning we went for a short run then got ready for the press conference for the upcoming STWM. It went well as could be expected with the lead of Alan Brooks, and involvement from Paul Gains, Mihira …
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Four weeks left. Time is flying! Training is amazing! So, I completed another 100 mile week (with one day off, 2 bikes and 2 swims) in preparation for the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon. I had a great 6x1200m workout on the track (each at 3:20/km pace) and 24 km tempo on the treadmill (9 miles at 3:38/km). Then, I ran …
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Krista DuChene