I was looking at the finish for you. Crazy amounts of people yesterday, but a great day for running, not to hot or cold and best of all no wind. I took my dad's advice and started up with the 50-59 right at the front of them but still was struggling to pass walkers I hate that. I would love to help ...

This is my first race report thread. So last night I dropped all three kiddies at the gparents house for a sleepover, as DH is away golfing. Came home and had the longest uninterrupted shower in 7 years, had my prerace dinner of chicken and rice, then sat down and didn't move for 3 hrs, nice. Got up...

Just sitting here waiting for my fellow carpoolers to pick me up. TC 10 k this morning. Here is hoping for speedy legs. Race report at babies nap time. Cheers.

I really want to run this but I don't know if it is worth a trip from the island. Sounds like fun.

Thanks to all for the speedy thoughts. I am going to take on the mantra " run until I puke". My dh, who doesn't run, always says I am to timid and afraid to push it to the limit. Not this Sunday I will push it, I will eat other runners for breakfast, and I will be proud of myself even if I don't mak...

I am running the TC 10k this weekend in Victoria. I have run this a few times with 10000 others. This year it is different.. I have been training with the Vancouver Half in mind so long slow runs, hill training and some speed work with the double jogger and two babies. I entered this race to run wit...

That I can run in... Don't forget the sunscreen...Now I am going to pack both the short sleeves and the long but no subzero tights even if they are lucky

How do you dress for thundershowers. Good Lord, you have got to love the Wetcoast.

See you at the tailgate party. LOL

I am running the TC next weekend hoping for 1 hr ... See you at the finish LOL. I will have my mania tatoo on

I am doing the half..

My goals: 1) Finish strong in the BMO Half
2) Start My Tri Training

Great job.. Are you from Sooke.. I am in Colwood and trying to get a local mania group together interested????

kind of a long commute.. Have you thought about the Twilight Shuffle in Chemanius in June???

Just wondering if anyone else was from Victoria, or surrounding areas. I would love to start a weekly run together. I am getting a little bored on my long runs.. singing along to my ipod isn't working any more. Not to mention the people who pass me look at me a little weird

What we can't eat whatever we want even though we are training our butts off. LOL

I think I will skip the Northwest Territories run, since I don't think packing three kids along would work so well. Once the race is over I can focus on cutting back on the carbs again. Oh and now that the Easter chocolate is gone that should help too.

I am not sure but some how in the process of training for the Vancouver Half I have gained 4 pds. I know it is not a huge deal but still. I have spend the past year keeping off the weight I lost after daughter #3. 80 pds in all. Now with increased training 3 days a week to 5 days and longer runs i g...

I am registered in the half and hope to do a PR. I am sooo ready. My darling hubby has been so great about watching the three little ones so I can get my runs in. I love the fact my little girl(2). Gets fired up when she sees my running gear on. " Mommy running??" is her first sentence. How great is...

It is nice to know it isn't just me who has this issue. I usually take about 90 minutes to run 16k.

Water, no more then 8oz. Because after three kids i would be peeing in the bushes or Timmy's all the way along. I always make sure to drink before I leave as well.

After my LSD runs I really can not eat anything for at least half the day. I force myself to down some water and a banana but most of the time I feel sick even after that. I know I should eat to recover but last week after 16k I was actually sick. I am not running too fast and I eat before so I can'...

Ok I have done this distance before. That was two children ago. I know I can do it even now. So I think I might just go for it. i don't know how pleased hubby would be. It means I have race jitters for two weekends rather then one. I tend to get a one track mind right before a race and forget other ...

Run two 1/2's in three weeks?? My training is great I am not injured, yet. I would have all the training in place. i could just pretend it is another LSD sunday. Right???

I am doing the Vancouver half in May, my training is up to 16 k m this week. I am wondering when my last LSD run should be and how to taper down after that. The last half I did was two babies ago and even then I think we did our last long run very early in the training. Please help??