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2022 Boston Marathon Race Report
2023 Boston Marathon Tips
A few tips, collected over the last 19 years on running the Boston Marathon.
2022 Petit Train Du Nord
Ben’s Race Report from 2022 The Petit Train Du Nord
2022 Berlin Marathon Race Report
We arrived in Berlin a couple of days before the race but we had been in Germany for 10 days. If you are coming from North America I would strongly suggest that you arrive a week early in order to deal with the jet lag. The six hour time difference is enough to make you…
RunK2J at Ottawa Race Weekend
RunK2J was well represented in Ottawa Race Weekend. Volunteering activities spread over 3 days, and we had runners entered in all 5 race categories! Thanks for everyone in participating.
Terry’s 2022 Longueuil Marathon
The marathon course is two loops. New for 2022, the second loop is slightly different with a section on a bike path along the St-Lawrence. The course is relatively flat with only a few minor hills in old Longueuil and the ramp over the highway for loop two of the marathon.
Terry’s Istrian Marathon (Slovenia)
The course takes you through four cities along the Adriatic. The first part of the race is up in Ankaran. We run down towards Koper which is directly by the water. This is when the race shines with it’s scenery. Plus, it’s flat. The section towards Izola is beautiful along the sea wall. There are…
2022 Boston Marathon Race Report- Boston is Back!
2022 Boston Marathon Race Report. The short version it was just like racing back in 2019.
California International Marathon 2021 Race Report
California International Marathon Race Report by Susan Ibach
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2021 Boston Marathon Race Report- 910 Days to Race Day!
Race Report for the 2021 Boston Marathon. Getting there was almost harder than running!
Boston marathon 2021 the Role Playing Game Race Report
A 2021 Boston Marathon Race Report by Susan Ibach
RunK2J Virtual Marathon Sherpa
As the Chief Executive Volunteer (CEV) of RunK2J, I need to keep my volunteer skills tuned during the C19 period, so when we get back to having events in place, we’re able to volunteer and get some public events back into place. May was timeframe to complete Ottawa Race Weekend virtual runs, and the game…
Las Vegas Rock and Roll Marathon – 1/2 Marathon Race Report
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 the…
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 destinationThe peopleThe startThe courseThe finish chuteWhat could have been betterThe best part of the Philadelphia MarathonThank yous The city as a race destination Philadelphia is a fantastic destination city for a race. The Terminal Reading Market…
Chicago Marathon Race Report by Susan Ibach
This past weekend I ran the 2018 Chicago marathon, one of the six Abbott Marathon Majors and a very popular marathon. In this post I’ll share my thoughts on the race experience so you know what to expect if you decide to run. Getting a bib: Lottery; Qualifying Time; Charity Entry; Shamrock Shuffle; Tour entry; Cancelled Entry; Get…
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 to…
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 we…
Marathon du P’tit Train du Nord Race Report
This report is from 2017, the first year for the Marathon du P’tit Train du Nord. They had a marathon and a half marathon distance both of which had relatively small field caps, 1200 for the marathon and 800 for the half. The races sold out very quickly.Both races are run completely on the P’tit…
BMO Vancouver Marathon Report by Susan Ibach
Thinking of doing the Vancouver marathon? Here’s my take on the race! From the 2018 edition of the event. Perhaps it is not fair to write a race report when your feet still hurt from the race But I have 4+ hours to kill on the train to Seattle so here goes! When my friend…
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