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Well folks, only two more weeks to go until the BIG marathon. Every workout and race this 2010 season has been designed for a personal best time in Ottawa, May 30th at the Canadian Marathon Championships! I am going to be brave and tell you my goal time: less than 2:40!! I completed my last hard run Wednesday, which was …

Check out today’s results on Global News BC. Go to this link, and click on full news hour Sun. May 2nd. Scroll forward to about 27 minutes, it’s shortly after!

The B Family giving the thumbs up to a super day! This family really gave us the true experience of “North Van”. Amazing food (much of it organic and super healthy), views, and catching up on things made for a very special day. One to remember for a long time. We hope to return w/ our boys soon! Jonathan and …

View from our hotel room. Stunning. Lovely looking. Check out those clouds!

Stacey and Jonathan enjoying the beautiful scenery. What a moment we had at the Olympic cauldron. A friend and fellow athlete of coach Nicole Stevenson was to run the marathon today but had to stay in Ontario due to injury. This one is for you, Jennifer Eberman. Accepting the trophy for 1st woman at the BMO 1/2 Marathon. Hanging out …

Crossing through the tape. First female in 1:16:37. Arms raised! The finishing kick. Go, Saucony! Flying through.

The start. Check out our fancy and bright Saucony racing singlets. They are hard to miss (especially on our tall poster boy, David Jackson in the front row on the left!). Silent scenic stretching. Bike escorts – thanks for your efforts! Being a goof in the hotel room, morning of the race. Despite the surprise guest we had at 1:00 …

The elite Q and A session at the expo. Taking a turn answering questions about life as a runner. John Stanton (Running Room) giving tips to first-time marathoners. Brian Torrance introducing guest speakers, organizing the elites, and the race (and much more). Thanks for taking such great care of us. This was a very well-organized race. George – super volunteer. …

Two weeks ago, Jonathan and I had a great weekend away for me to run in the Cdn 1/2 Marathon Championships in Montreal. Now, we are in Vancouver for me to run in the BMO 1/2 Marathon. Last night we had a lovely dinner in Yaletown with Team Saucony. This afternoon we’ll be at the expo for the elite reception, …

Conditions were a bit cool and rainy but I still pulled off a PR! 1:15:55 at the Cdn Half Marathon Championships. I was 3rd overall and 2nd Canadian! It was a great race. I really enjoyed running with a pack of speedy ladies. Team Saucony (R to L): 3rd, 4th, and 5th overall (myself, Marilyn Arsenault, Kristina Rody). 1st, 2nd, …