Running down the Las Vegas strip at night sounded amusing so when my sister, Susan Ibach, suggested we run the half at Rock and Roll Las Vegas Marathon I jumped on a plane, which sat on the tarmac for 90 minutes, and eventually took us to Las Vegas. We landed Friday and went to theContinue reading “Las Vegas Rock and Roll Marathon – 1/2 Marathon Race Report”
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The 2016 Canadian Cross Country Championships
I took a bunch of years off but I started my running journey as a high school cross country runner in New Brunswick many, many, many years ago. I actually ran at the Canadian Cross Country Championships in Ottawa in 1977 on a golf course somewhere, Vancouver in 1978 in Stanley Park and Halifax inContinue reading “The 2016 Canadian Cross Country Championships”
Triathlon 101 Packing for Race Day
Completing a three stage race in unpredictable weather conditions can require the most remarkable amount of stuff. Sit down a few days before the race, think about each stage, each transition and what will you need. If in doubt bring it. For the swim: A triathlon suit – These can be one or two piece.Continue reading “Triathlon 101 Packing for Race Day”
Private Coaching Services
Run K2J offers private coaching services for running and triathlon. Charges are monthly, with a three month minimum commitment. Contact us for details and registration.
The Egg Nog Jog
A beer mile with Egg Nog. We blame the Costal Mountain Trail Running Winter Scavenger Hunt for coming up with the idea. Four laps of the track, four cups of Egg Nog… It was not actually as bad as we expected!
Philadelphia Marathon Race Report by Susan Ibach
just ran the Philadelphia marathon. Every race is unique, here’s my take on Philly. The city as a race destination The people The start The course The finish chute What could have been better The best part of the Philadelphia Marathon Thank yous The city as a race destination Philadelphia is a fantastic destination cityContinue reading “Philadelphia Marathon Race Report by Susan Ibach”
CMTR RunK2J Relay Run
RunK2J took on the CMTR Winter Scavenger Hunt Relay Run. 9 runners, 9 hours of running and only a little freezing rain! Great to see you all virtually!
Run K2J Run and Greet #6 Wednesday Night Pre- Christmas Run
Christmas Eve is on a Thursday and you may be busy waiting for Santa! So our final pre-Christmas Run K2J Run and Greet will be held on Wednesday December 23rd from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. As always everyone is welcome. Details are below. We may not be able to run together right now butContinue reading “Run K2J Run and Greet #6 Wednesday Night Pre- Christmas Run”
20 Tips for Overnight Long Distance Relays
A few lessons learned from the Kentucky Bourbon Chase – 200 miles with 9 runners and the PeaktoBrew -236 miles with 12 runners. Both events are long distance relay races which you can take seriously or not so seriously. Both races were independent when we ran them. The Kentucky Bourbon Chase is now part ofContinue reading “20 Tips for Overnight Long Distance Relays”
Peak to Brew Overnight Relay Race Report
This was written after the 2016 edition of Peak to Brew. We had so much fun we did it again in 2017, 2018 and 2019. The race has grown since then and the course has been shortened a little. They were not able to hold the event in 2020 but if 2021 happens you shouldContinue reading “Peak to Brew Overnight Relay Race Report”
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