Up bright & early and got out just in time to see a stunning harvest moon & a beautiful sunrise. The run was nice but I was tired :(. You're in for a treat w/ yin yoga, LA. I love it. It's slow and mellow but you'll get some great, deep stretches in. I used to call it my weekly massage - I'd...

Thanks for the link, Jen. My #s gave me a time about 5 minutes slower than my fastest marathon (6 months ago) and a minute slower than my latest, a couple of weeks ago. The times are about 10 to 15 minutes slower than the other calculators but I tend look at those times as beyond my reach. I think t...

6 second PB for Eric Gillis… Drayton's record will see a 40th year. In other races today, Alex had a 3:25 in PEI for 3rd and one of RM's sporadic lurkers had a 2:38 in Amsterdam. Way to go Allie and Chris! Thanks! I always think I run under the radar on my little island :). I had a super day. This ...

Glad to hear all you moms are doing so well & embracing parenthood :). I agree w/ Tori, time does fly. It doesn't seem like so long ago that I was struggling to find sitters to get a short run in & using the jogger (and double jogger). Now my babies are 11, 13 & 15 - yikes! Two of them s...

I've never run Mississauga but have done GL the past 2 years. I loved the course. You get a great tour of the city & running down Yonge Street for 10kms was lots of fun! It's fairly fast w/ just 1 significant hill about 5kms in. As for transportation: buses to the start are provided. Just be sur...

Thanks for posting those links, Mike. I really enjoyed reading the reports, especially the second one. I thought BV was a tough course but I have no point of reference - now I feel validated :). That guy would have been just behind me in his first loop, funny enough! The guy who won (& broke the...

Congratulations on another great marathon, Sue! I love your attitude - it's a special gift to be able to dream big & be hopeful while acknowledging, and being content, with the reality that our dreams don't always unfold as we imagined :). Your positive attitude will keep you running long after ...

Beautiful day on my island - summer's still got some of her spunk! A busy weekend ahead had me doing my long run this morning - it was a treat being out there w/ no one waiting at home (kids back to school). Hope everyone is settling into their fall routines. I love summer so I always struggle a bit...

Can steel cut oats be made in a rice cooker? That way, they could be cooked in the morning, but without needing attention. I've never tried it and it could end up being an epic fail... You should try PC Blue Menu steel cut oats (not in the packet; in a cylinder-shape container). I make a batch most...

I know very little about distance triathlons but recently learned about the Challenge series (vs IM). There's a Challenge event in my neck of the woods - St. Andrews, NB - and, I think, it's been well received, after 2 yrs. I have some friends who've done the event & felt it was a great fit for ...

Skip the Holy Crap, it's ... well ... crap. I don't know how anyone could eat an entire bowl. I have to agree with you on that! I really like steel-cut oats. Mixed with a bit of brown sugar and sometimes flax seeds. They take a while to cook but they are much better than the quick-cooking or slow-c...

Great racing, Rob! Finishing w/ a strong kick & a negative split is an awesome feeling :). We FINALLY had a summer-like day w/ calm winds & sunny skies. I celebrated day 2 of summer w/ 2 runs (b/c I overslept & missed out on some of my running slot): one in my wee city & one @ my cot...

I feel like I've finally matured as a racer, at the age of 43 :). While I love to train hard, set aggressive goals and dream big, I don't feel the pressure of the clock anymore. The younger me was often heavily burdened by the numbers and racing, at that time in my life, wasn't always fun! I don't k...

Awesome race, Rob - so strong & solid. You know how I feel about those seconds . There really should be a rule about uphills at the end of marathons; it's too cruel!

You've got an exciting running year ahead. You'll find those seconds (and then some), no doubt .

What a great race, Jen! Reading your report brought tears to my eyes. I think we're all old enough, and wise enough, to know that running marathons again and again isn't really about the finishing time. Yes, it's motivating to have a goal and fun to dream. But I truly believe most of us toe the star...

80K at Sulphur Springs for me today... So impressive, Robin and timc - you're a huge inspiration to those of us who think "maybe one day"! Congrats to you both. I can't even imagine the sense of accomplishment (and exhaustion) you must be feeling. As we say in the maritimes, "Good on...

Jwolf wrote:Whistler Wednesday for me . 5k early this morning before a day of conference sessions.

Fun place for a conference! Is there still some skiing?

Gorgeous day here . Early morning run and then a bike shortly after (had to get kids off to school in between) for me!

I like this thread's title! Today is very much about "trying" for me as I start to try and train for my first tri :). After a successful spring marathon, I'm ready to explore a different sport before my fall build-up. I've committed to a sprint triathlon in July, in lovely St. Andrews-by-t...

Have you tried the NB 890s? They are also a lighter-weight neutral shoe (6.8 oz). I have used all 4 versions and like V3 the best. They come in different widths too. My feet are 9.5 AA. I prefer them to the DS trainer (lighter and narrower) but can't offer a comparison w/ Mizuno (haven't used). I ha...

Great day of racing and strong running :). Congrats to all the racers! Rick C - thanks for sharing your Big Sur experience. I've been dreaming up ways to get out there for years. I thought I'd do it to celebrate my 40th but that didn't work out and I don't want to wait until I'm 50!!! Now I'm workin...

Yep, and it should qualify her for the 2016 Summer Olympics, if I recall ... :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: No it won't, as Boston is an ineligible course. Check out the post-race interview with her on the Canadian Running website. :( :( Though, if she can run that at Boston, certainly she could g...

What a redemptive race, Ken, and a beautiful, heart-filled report! Your last few paragraphs made me cry (but in a good way). Congratulations - what an awesome feeling crossing that finish line must have been - that'll be with you forever .

And I love the pic - it totally captures your joy!

Congratulations, Erin. I always tell people your 1st Boston shouldn't be about running fast - you'll miss so much along the way! I'm so glad you shifted gears, soaked it all in and truly celebrated all the hard work that went into that BQ. It sounds like this year was amazing, even beyond Boston's u...

I won't be too far away - I'm running GL - but I'm travelling w/ friends this year. No offence to Mississauga (I actually have family near Streetsville and think it's very nice) but as maritimers, we get pretty excited about being in the big city!!! We'll be dining somewhere downtown :). Fun race vi...

All our US affiliate stations are out of Boston so I'm watching it live on TV - very exciting women's race so far - fast!!! WR and CR pace, though early on. Looks like Lanni is running w/ Desi. Love Marathon Monday .