flexrun - Ottawa Canadian Marathon Championships
flexrun - Ottawa Canadian Marathon Championships
Hi everybody,
As some of you maniacs might already know, I am running the Ottawa marathon at the end of this month where I will attempt to be the very first single leg amputee to not only break that important 3 hour barrier but also qualify for the IPC World Championships in New Zealand. This has been one of my goals for well over a year now and I feel that I am well prepared. I am really excited to be doing this in the nations capital. Many of you have been a powerful source of inspiration for me in the past with all of your advice; kind words of encouragement and of course the cheering when I am running my events. I find that I can tap into your energy to get me through some of those painful miles and it is a HUGE help.
I wanted to ask for your help in attaining my goal by asking if there is one marathon video that is a must to watch for inspiration, what movie would you recommend?
Good luck to all who are also running Ottawa and I hope you achieve your personal goal as well !
flex
As some of you maniacs might already know, I am running the Ottawa marathon at the end of this month where I will attempt to be the very first single leg amputee to not only break that important 3 hour barrier but also qualify for the IPC World Championships in New Zealand. This has been one of my goals for well over a year now and I feel that I am well prepared. I am really excited to be doing this in the nations capital. Many of you have been a powerful source of inspiration for me in the past with all of your advice; kind words of encouragement and of course the cheering when I am running my events. I find that I can tap into your energy to get me through some of those painful miles and it is a HUGE help.
I wanted to ask for your help in attaining my goal by asking if there is one marathon video that is a must to watch for inspiration, what movie would you recommend?
Good luck to all who are also running Ottawa and I hope you achieve your personal goal as well !
flex
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Mississauga Marathon 2008 - BQ 3:17:38
Bread and Honey 15k 2008 - 1:03:51
Ottawa 10k- May 09 - 37:55 WR
Bread and Honey 5k- 17:37 pb
Army Run Sept/ 09 - 1:20:44 WR
Boston -3:01:50 world record single leg amputee
Ottawa May 10,WR 2:57:47
Boiling point, Windsor, July 2011 - 400m 57.73 .
my website
Mississauga Marathon 2008 - BQ 3:17:38
Bread and Honey 15k 2008 - 1:03:51
Ottawa 10k- May 09 - 37:55 WR
Bread and Honey 5k- 17:37 pb
Army Run Sept/ 09 - 1:20:44 WR
Boston -3:01:50 world record single leg amputee
Ottawa May 10,WR 2:57:47
Boiling point, Windsor, July 2011 - 400m 57.73 .
my website
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Re: flexrun - Ottawa Canadian Marathon Championships
Have a good run up there Flex, I'll be cheering for you!!!
Kind of an appropriate time for this request I've been going through my favourites lately getting ready for Mississauga this coming weekend.
Beyond Limits - It isn't marathon based but it sure is motivating.
Saint Ralph - a bit silly, but a classic too.
Evolution Running - just a few reminders as I head out to the show.
Kind of an appropriate time for this request I've been going through my favourites lately getting ready for Mississauga this coming weekend.
Beyond Limits - It isn't marathon based but it sure is motivating.
Saint Ralph - a bit silly, but a classic too.
Evolution Running - just a few reminders as I head out to the show.
Mississauga Marathon - 2:52
Around the Bay - 1:58
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"If I'm running, it will be a good run" - Robbie-T
"I just hope that people look at it and say, 'Hey if this yahoo can do it, then I can do it too.' That'd be cool if people thought that. It's just a matter of putting the miles in and working. It's not so much how much talent you have. I hope." - Brian Sell.
"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the Gift." - Pre
Around the Bay - 1:58
Click>> Race History
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"If I'm running, it will be a good run" - Robbie-T
"I just hope that people look at it and say, 'Hey if this yahoo can do it, then I can do it too.' That'd be cool if people thought that. It's just a matter of putting the miles in and working. It's not so much how much talent you have. I hope." - Brian Sell.
"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the Gift." - Pre
Re: flexrun - Ottawa Canadian Marathon Championships
Robbie-T wrote:Have a good run up there Flex, I'll be cheering for you!!!
Kind of an appropriate time for this request I've been going through my favourites lately getting ready for Mississauga this coming weekend.
Beyond Limits - It isn't marathon based but it sure is motivating.
Saint Ralph - a bit silly, but a classic too.
Evolution Running - just a few reminders as I head out to the show.
Thanks Robbie-T, I know that you are well prepared for Mississauga and I will be rooting for you too, good luck!!
"ian - world record pacer" - Rick Ball
Mississauga Marathon 2008 - BQ 3:17:38
Bread and Honey 15k 2008 - 1:03:51
Ottawa 10k- May 09 - 37:55 WR
Bread and Honey 5k- 17:37 pb
Army Run Sept/ 09 - 1:20:44 WR
Boston -3:01:50 world record single leg amputee
Ottawa May 10,WR 2:57:47
Boiling point, Windsor, July 2011 - 400m 57.73 .
my website
Mississauga Marathon 2008 - BQ 3:17:38
Bread and Honey 15k 2008 - 1:03:51
Ottawa 10k- May 09 - 37:55 WR
Bread and Honey 5k- 17:37 pb
Army Run Sept/ 09 - 1:20:44 WR
Boston -3:01:50 world record single leg amputee
Ottawa May 10,WR 2:57:47
Boiling point, Windsor, July 2011 - 400m 57.73 .
my website
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Re: flexrun - Ottawa Canadian Marathon Championships
Good luck flex!
Would be great if you claimed another WR in Ottawa. I will be running the HM so I won't be able to say I ran in your WR race like at last years 10km...
Would be great if you claimed another WR in Ottawa. I will be running the HM so I won't be able to say I ran in your WR race like at last years 10km...
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12th Apr 2015 - EY R4R Half Marathon - 1:41:15
26th May 2013 - Ottawa Marathon - 3:43:51
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16th Jun 2013 - UR 4 Men's Cancers 15km - 1:11:44
16th Apr 2016 - MEC 10 miler - 1:20:21
12th Apr 2015 - EY R4R Half Marathon - 1:41:15
26th May 2013 - Ottawa Marathon - 3:43:51
2017 races - coming up
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28th May - Ottawa Half Marathon
17th Sep - Army Run Half Marathon
Re: flexrun - Ottawa Canadian Marathon Championships
Spirit of the Marathon - only one I've seen.
Good Luck Rick!
Steve
Good Luck Rick!
Steve
Re: flexrun - Ottawa Canadian Marathon Championships
Perhaps not really that motivational, but funny.
Keep on rolling, just a mile to go. Keep on rolling my old buddy, you're moving much too slow.
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Re: flexrun - Ottawa Canadian Marathon Championships
no movie advice but good luck at NCM! We'll all be rooting for you. :)
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Re: flexrun - Ottawa Canadian Marathon Championships
I really like Spirit of the Marathon as well as St Ralph.
DGrant posts a lot of awesome videos on his blog, you can check those out too.
DGrant posts a lot of awesome videos on his blog, you can check those out too.
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Re: flexrun - Ottawa Canadian Marathon Championships
"Spirit of the Marathon"
"Prefontaine" and "Without Limits" - track running, not marathon, but still running!
Best of luck in Ottawa!
"Prefontaine" and "Without Limits" - track running, not marathon, but still running!
Best of luck in Ottawa!
Re: flexrun - Ottawa Canadian Marathon Championships
I enjoyed Spirit of the Marathon.
Good luck Rick!
Good luck Rick!
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injured
2013
Snowflake 10k....stopped at 5k
Rest of the year a write off because of injury.
2012
Snowflake 10k Jan 1 done
Run 4 Kids 10k Jan 7 done
Harry's Spring Run Off 8k. April 8 a disaster, but I finished
Centurion 50k at Horseshoe Valley (cycling) done
Centurion 50 miler at Blue Mountain (cycling) done.....barely!
Snowflake 5k, Dec 16 - done
2011
Harry Rosen 8k. April. done
Rotary 5k fun run. May. done
CANI 10k. June. done
Canada Day 10k. July. done
Barrie Waterfront 5k. Aug. done
CANI 10 k. Oct. done
Base Borden Army Run 10k. done
Re: flexrun - Ottawa Canadian Marathon Championships
It's been ages since I've seen Chariots of Fire ... at least I think that was a movie about running ....
Although, the Men's Marathon in Beijing Olympics would be neat one to watch, if you can it ....
Although, the Men's Marathon in Beijing Olympics would be neat one to watch, if you can it ....
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Re: flexrun - Ottawa Canadian Marathon Championships
No movie/ video advice to give.
Just wanted to let you know that I'll be cheering for you...at Pretoria Bridge...along with some other Maniacs.
There will be lots of Orange Power for you and all the Maniacs running.
Looking forward to seeing you run by!
Just wanted to let you know that I'll be cheering for you...at Pretoria Bridge...along with some other Maniacs.
There will be lots of Orange Power for you and all the Maniacs running.
Looking forward to seeing you run by!
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Re: flexrun - Ottawa Canadian Marathon Championships
Rick....good luck!! I'll see you at the start line and at the finish.....you'll be way, way ahead on the portion in-between! It's not a running movie but if you want inspirational then "Hoosiers" is the way to go!
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Re: flexrun - Ottawa Canadian Marathon Championships
good luck! i'll be cheering you on out there!
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Re: flexrun - Ottawa Canadian Marathon Championships
orange vibes to flex. I might need your autograph.
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Re: flexrun - Ottawa Canadian Marathon Championships
Wishing you all teh best Rick.
What is your goal/target time for this event in order to qualify?
Dave
What is your goal/target time for this event in order to qualify?
Dave
'10 ATB 2:27, Boston 3:43, Missga 3:42, Sulphur Spring 25k, Niagara 50, ITT,Toad 50, Marine Corp M,
09 Chilly 1:43; ATB 2:37, Boston 3:50, Missuga Mara 3:49, Run for Toad 25k 2:22, Oakville half 1:51, Detroit 3:45
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Re: flexrun - Ottawa Canadian Marathon Championships
Mid_Packer wrote:Wishing you all teh best Rick.
What is your goal/target time for this event in order to qualify?
Dave
Thanks Dave, I need to run sub 3 hours to qualify.
"ian - world record pacer" - Rick Ball
Mississauga Marathon 2008 - BQ 3:17:38
Bread and Honey 15k 2008 - 1:03:51
Ottawa 10k- May 09 - 37:55 WR
Bread and Honey 5k- 17:37 pb
Army Run Sept/ 09 - 1:20:44 WR
Boston -3:01:50 world record single leg amputee
Ottawa May 10,WR 2:57:47
Boiling point, Windsor, July 2011 - 400m 57.73 .
my website
Mississauga Marathon 2008 - BQ 3:17:38
Bread and Honey 15k 2008 - 1:03:51
Ottawa 10k- May 09 - 37:55 WR
Bread and Honey 5k- 17:37 pb
Army Run Sept/ 09 - 1:20:44 WR
Boston -3:01:50 world record single leg amputee
Ottawa May 10,WR 2:57:47
Boiling point, Windsor, July 2011 - 400m 57.73 .
my website
Re: flexrun - Ottawa Canadian Marathon Championships
spirit flower wrote:orange vibes to flex. I might need your autograph.
I am looking forward to those orange vibes from everyone spirit.
"ian - world record pacer" - Rick Ball
Mississauga Marathon 2008 - BQ 3:17:38
Bread and Honey 15k 2008 - 1:03:51
Ottawa 10k- May 09 - 37:55 WR
Bread and Honey 5k- 17:37 pb
Army Run Sept/ 09 - 1:20:44 WR
Boston -3:01:50 world record single leg amputee
Ottawa May 10,WR 2:57:47
Boiling point, Windsor, July 2011 - 400m 57.73 .
my website
Mississauga Marathon 2008 - BQ 3:17:38
Bread and Honey 15k 2008 - 1:03:51
Ottawa 10k- May 09 - 37:55 WR
Bread and Honey 5k- 17:37 pb
Army Run Sept/ 09 - 1:20:44 WR
Boston -3:01:50 world record single leg amputee
Ottawa May 10,WR 2:57:47
Boiling point, Windsor, July 2011 - 400m 57.73 .
my website
Re: flexrun - Ottawa Canadian Marathon Championships
Jo-Jo wrote:No movie/ video advice to give.
Just wanted to let you know that I'll be cheering for you...at Pretoria Bridge...along with some other Maniacs.
There will be lots of Orange Power for you and all the Maniacs running.
Looking forward to seeing you run by!
Orange power is what I need Jo-Jo!! I will look for all of you at the bridge, you picked a good spot by the way.
"ian - world record pacer" - Rick Ball
Mississauga Marathon 2008 - BQ 3:17:38
Bread and Honey 15k 2008 - 1:03:51
Ottawa 10k- May 09 - 37:55 WR
Bread and Honey 5k- 17:37 pb
Army Run Sept/ 09 - 1:20:44 WR
Boston -3:01:50 world record single leg amputee
Ottawa May 10,WR 2:57:47
Boiling point, Windsor, July 2011 - 400m 57.73 .
my website
Mississauga Marathon 2008 - BQ 3:17:38
Bread and Honey 15k 2008 - 1:03:51
Ottawa 10k- May 09 - 37:55 WR
Bread and Honey 5k- 17:37 pb
Army Run Sept/ 09 - 1:20:44 WR
Boston -3:01:50 world record single leg amputee
Ottawa May 10,WR 2:57:47
Boiling point, Windsor, July 2011 - 400m 57.73 .
my website
Re: flexrun - Ottawa Canadian Marathon Championships
mas_runner wrote:Good luck flex!
Would be great if you claimed another WR in Ottawa. I will be running the HM so I won't be able to say I ran in your WR race like at last years 10km...
hope to see you there and good luck with your half.
"ian - world record pacer" - Rick Ball
Mississauga Marathon 2008 - BQ 3:17:38
Bread and Honey 15k 2008 - 1:03:51
Ottawa 10k- May 09 - 37:55 WR
Bread and Honey 5k- 17:37 pb
Army Run Sept/ 09 - 1:20:44 WR
Boston -3:01:50 world record single leg amputee
Ottawa May 10,WR 2:57:47
Boiling point, Windsor, July 2011 - 400m 57.73 .
my website
Mississauga Marathon 2008 - BQ 3:17:38
Bread and Honey 15k 2008 - 1:03:51
Ottawa 10k- May 09 - 37:55 WR
Bread and Honey 5k- 17:37 pb
Army Run Sept/ 09 - 1:20:44 WR
Boston -3:01:50 world record single leg amputee
Ottawa May 10,WR 2:57:47
Boiling point, Windsor, July 2011 - 400m 57.73 .
my website
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Re: flexrun - Ottawa Canadian Marathon Championships
My two cents..if you can find a recording of Simon Whitfield's run portion of the triathlon (especially near the finish) at the last Olympics...that gets me fired up just remembering it.
Best of luck, Flex. You always been a 'big game' player....we have no doubt Ottawa will be the same!!
Best of luck, Flex. You always been a 'big game' player....we have no doubt Ottawa will be the same!!
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Re: flexrun - Ottawa Canadian Marathon Championships
Be assured that our family will be cheering you from BC!
Best of luck to you Rick, we look forward to reading of your SUB-3:00 result.
Best of luck to you Rick, we look forward to reading of your SUB-3:00 result.
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Re: flexrun - Ottawa Canadian Marathon Championships
Best of luck Flex -- I will be racing the same event as you, so I will cheer you from "waaaayyy behind"
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Re: flexrun - Ottawa Canadian Marathon Championships
SteveF wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7A_QUlMbvY
I like this...
That is a great video!! it will be hard for me to slow down today after watching that one.
Mississauga Marathon - 2:52
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"If I'm running, it will be a good run" - Robbie-T
"I just hope that people look at it and say, 'Hey if this yahoo can do it, then I can do it too.' That'd be cool if people thought that. It's just a matter of putting the miles in and working. It's not so much how much talent you have. I hope." - Brian Sell.
"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the Gift." - Pre
Around the Bay - 1:58
Click>> Race History
ItsMyRun.com
"If I'm running, it will be a good run" - Robbie-T
"I just hope that people look at it and say, 'Hey if this yahoo can do it, then I can do it too.' That'd be cool if people thought that. It's just a matter of putting the miles in and working. It's not so much how much talent you have. I hope." - Brian Sell.
"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the Gift." - Pre
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