This race report is from 2014 since then the Kentucky Bourbon Chase has been taken over by Ragnar Relays but the course is basically the same. Although I have run many a marathon, up until now I had never run a multistage relay, so it did not take a lot of convincing to get meContinue reading “The Kentucky Bourbon Chase”
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Ironman Mount Tremblant 70.3 Race Report
The short version: Great event, really hot day! The long version: It has been that kind of spring… a month ago Ottawa Race Weekend was so hot they had to change the start times and two weeks ago Rideau lakes Cycle Tour was so cold, windy and wet I rode in a raincoat, hat, fullContinue reading “Ironman Mount Tremblant 70.3 Race Report”
Ironman Mount Tremblant Race Report
This was written about the 2016 edition. The race has had some minor course changes but in the last couple of years and it does not always rain! The short version…it rained and rained and then it rained some more! Oh and it was windy too! I can’t say enough great things about all thoseContinue reading “Ironman Mount Tremblant Race Report”
Hamilton Road2Hope Marathon Race Report
This report if from 2019 I also ran this race in 2016. It’s not a big event but it’s well organized, it’s a relatively fast course and it’s easy to get to from Ottawa. I travelled to Hamilton with my sister Susan who has become my go to race running buddy. She is easy toContinue reading “Hamilton Road2Hope Marathon Race Report”
Boston 2 Big Sur Race Report
Boston 2 Big Sur race report from 2017 – Its all James’ fault A few months ago, over a beer, after a workout, James pointed out that this year the Boston Marathon and the Big Sur Marathon are 13 days apart rather than 6. He suggested that based on that and the fact that weContinue reading “Boston 2 Big Sur Race Report”
Nutrition on the Run
Some very basic nutrition advice for runners. General Nutrition Guidelines First and foremost like everyone you need to start with eating a healthy balanced diet. Canada’s Food Guide has some good basic information for healthy everyday eating habits. Runners who don’t want to lose weight may need more calories but unless you are training regularlyContinue reading “Nutrition on the Run”
Run K2J Run and Greet #3 Run ReRun Edition
Thursday December 3rd Thanks to everyone who came out and donated and a special thanks to Susan for doing the actual drop off! Same Loop, Same Time! In the spirt of the season and reusing. Bring something useful from around your house that could be used by someone else. We will leave a box byContinue reading “Run K2J Run and Greet #3 Run ReRun Edition”
The Backyard Quarantine Ultra 2020 Race Report by Randy Cocek
A great race report, written in Randy’s signature style. Things I learned on my run (Quarantine BYU #2 edition): -Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result -A backyard ultra is running the same 6.7k loop over and over until you (or everyone else) quits. -The loop is theContinue reading “The Backyard Quarantine Ultra 2020 Race Report by Randy Cocek”
Tips for Running Virtual Races and Challenges
Running for the love of running is fun but it’s nice to set a goal and test it once in a while. Until we get back to in-person racing a virtual race is a good option. Here are some suggestions about how to get the most out of your virtual race experience. Choose your EventContinue reading “Tips for Running Virtual Races and Challenges”
The CMTR Summer Scavenger Hunt Race Report 2020
Ottawa’s first COVID-19 case was reported on March 11, 2020 and by the end of March Ottawa was in lock down. Many of us were training for spring marathons which were being cancelled, one by one. In the span of a few weeks we went from running and traveling together, to running completely alone. WithContinue reading “The CMTR Summer Scavenger Hunt Race Report 2020”
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