Lunchtime 5K here. It was a fun one, I was trying to beat my running buddy, but he pulled ahead and I couldn't catch him with about 500m to go. So close!

Great finish. Congrats!

Congrats! You did a fantastic job!

The lululemon Ta Ta Tamers are totally worth the cost. Totally. They're my absolute favourite bra for all sports (running, floor hockey, miscellaneous strength stuff). They're actually cheaper than the other bras I have, and I like them more. If you can find one that fits, I highly recommend them. I...

Looks like fun! I have no hope in hell of running a marathon, so I'll maybe throw myself into the 10k. At least that will justify what I will surely devour at the food trucks. I'll go anywhere for food trucks.

ultraslacker wrote:Spartan race is basically the same thing anyway, isn't it?

A bit shorter and fewer obstacles, if memory serves. I'm really mostly sad that I can't come to Vancouver to do the Warrior Dash. The coast is "home" to me.

I wanted to do the Warrior Dash SO BADLY this year, but forces beyond my control (ie: my husband's employer) have conspired against me to make childcare next to impossible. And there is no way I am traveling on my own with my two hellions, I mean wonderful miracles. As consolation, I have signed up ...

Hammie wrote:Congrats - It was great to meet you, and it sounds like you had a great race! I hope the party went well!

As feared, it poured rain and the kids left my basement an epic disaster. But the birthday girl had fun, and that's what matters!

Love it! He is adorable.

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What a great race, congrats on the sub-2h!

1. Run 100k before the end of the month 2. Finish my 5k race in under 34:00 3. Run with my daughter at least once a week, in addition to my four planned runs. 1. Done. 103.8km as of Saturday night. 2. Done. PB'd with 32:52! 3. Sadly, no. We missed two weeks because she wasn't feeling into it. We di...

- Another 100km, with my longest run being ~12k, and once a week runs with my 5 year old
- Strength workouts of varying lengths (15-45 mins) 5 days a week, particularly upper body & core stuff

I just wanted to update: I've worked out a training plan that I think will work really well. I have four runs a week planned - one LSD, one repeats of some kind (hills or flat, both 400m), one steady on my own, and one slow with a friend who is just learning to run, with a faster to/from our meeting...

Nick wrote:But...how can you play soccer and NOT drink beer after????? What would be the point in playing??

This is how I feel about floor hockey!

Back in March, I ran what was pretty much my first 5k race - it was my first 5k since 2006 anyway, and since having two kids! If anything will put you back at square one, two kids and six years of sloth would be it! Anyway, I knew as soon as I finished that I was hooked on racing. My time was a not-...

I'm really sad that the Calgary Color Me Rad was postponed to 2013. I was looking forward to it!

Walking the water stations... never thought of that!! That's a good idea. Avis, your advice has given me much to think about, as usual. I appreciate the cool-headed approach. And I agree with you re: the long distances, too. The part about the plan that my friend shared that concerns me is that four...

I just realized this morning that I'm 13 weeks from my very first 10K race, and it's probably time that I take a more serious look at a training plan. I've been chatting with a friend who is doing a 10K around the same time as me, and she's planning to follow the "Run Less, Run Faster" pla...

1. Run 100k before the end of the month
2. Finish my 5k race in under 34:00
3. Run with my daughter at least once a week, in addition to my four planned runs.

I made another favourite salad around here. Grilled (or roasted) veg, beans, grain of choice and a vinaigrette. I made it tonight by grilling a basket full of zucchini, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, red onion and yellow pepper, adding a pile of cooked chickpeas, a couple cups of cooked quinoa, and a f...

I loved reading your report, you continue to inspire me. Congrats on your first 10k! I hope I learn half as much as you have when I attempt my first 10k in September.

Congrats! I really wish I had signed up for this race... everything Stampede-related comes with pancakes! I'm sorry I missed the Maniac fun... next time!

Congrats, Hammie! This is totally what I was hoping to read when I logged in this morning. Good for you for jumping into another one on the heels of your DNF.

They're all the rage amongst my internet mommy pals right now. I haven't bought one because I'm saving my pennies for a Garmin watch. It's a neat little device though!