Tag Archives: Marathon

BougeBouge Verdun Race Report

The BougeBouge Verdun race proved to be an exhilarating event, showcasing a beautiful 10.5 km course near Montreal. With over 450 runners participating, interest in this race has surged, establishing it as a notable local tradition. Randy and Ifi’s experience was filled with excitement, successful pacing, and lively atmosphere. The race, featuring ample support and great organization, culminated in Randy’s impressive finish time and Ifi’s commendable performance. Overall, the event was a joyful celebration of community and athleticism, hinting at its bright future!

The 2023 Vientiane International Marathon Race Report

Harold and I were in The House of Fruit Shakes in Vientiane in January 2023. We noticed a running bib on the wall for the Vientiane International Marathon so we asked the owner who speaks excellent English about it. The Fruit Shakes and the sandwiches are great too! Highly recommended.  She had just run theContinue reading “The 2023 Vientiane International Marathon Race Report”

2022 Petit Train Du Nord

Originally posted on Ben's Website:
Short Version: First time in 4 years, a marathon I care about how fast I run. First time ever to have a coach for running.Different marathon’s training schedule.Training was hard most of the time because of the heat.Enjoyed training with people after over 2 years of being active mostly by…

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 youContinue reading “2022 Berlin Marathon 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”