Category Archives: Other Race Reports

Pat’s Ironman Canada Ottawa 2026 – Race Report

Pat shares her journey training for the Ottawa Ironman 2026,. She details her rigorous training schedule, reliance on supportive friends, and invaluable lessons learned during the race. Key takeaways include committing to the process, adhering to training, and appreciating the supportive community.

The 2025 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia China Friendship Run

We found ourselves in Kuala Lumpur on a weekend so Harold did a google search and came up with the Malaysia China Friendship Run on Sunday morning. There was a 7K, a 5K and a 3K. The start was in a park only 2 km from our hotel. The race was untimed but you gotContinue reading “The 2025 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia China Friendship Run”

The 2025 Fall Colours Double- Wedding Dress Dash & 10K by Mike

Event Date:2025-10-12 Event Location:Cumberland Heritage Village Museum Event is on Thanksgiving weekend and brings lots of families out to participate. Events are: Wedding Dress Dash (1k), 1k Turkey Trot, 3k, 5k, 10k, 1/2 marathon, marathon. Overall Venue Rating:4 – Great Overall Course Rating:2 – Okay The venue is wonderful but parking is a bit ofContinue reading “The 2025 Fall Colours Double- Wedding Dress Dash & 10K by Mike”

Manotick Backyard Ultra Race Report by Matt

The thing I love most about running is pushing my limits. This year, I set out to challenge all my personal bests—improving my pace at every race distance and testing my endurance to run longer than ever before. My original goal was my June running challenge, which left me on such a high that IContinue reading “Manotick Backyard Ultra Race Report by Matt”

Chase the Pace Miler

[Generated by AI}: After four decades away from competitive mile racing, I faced my fears at Ottawa’s Chase the Pace event, where adults could finally run the mile. Despite being the oldest participant, I finished respectably at 6:10.0. The event was well-organized and supported a good cause. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience worth recommending: other events and distances too!

Fall Colours: Wedding Dress & 10K

[Wordpress AI]: The Fall Colours Run event, held on October 13, 2024, at the picturesque Cumberland Heritage Museum, celebrated the beauty of autumn with a variety of race options, including whimsical events like the Wedding Dress Dash and a Turkey Trot for kids. Participants enjoyed a scenic 10K route, supported by friendly volunteers and a festive atmosphere. Despite minor hiccups, such as aid station shortages, & medal distribution glitch – the overall experience was positive and family-friendly. Participants left with joyful memories and a sense of community, ready to return for future events.

First Parkrun: Noosa in Oz

By: Michael McAuley Edited by H.Piel Event Name: Parkrun – Noosa, Australia Date: September 21, 2024 Location: Noosa, Australia Synopsis: Parkrun’s are celebrating their 20th year and this was my first parkrun. Was nice to join with a welcoming group of runners from half way around the world. One woman was aiming for her age group PB just beforeContinue reading “First Parkrun: Noosa in Oz”