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Doonst · Postby **Doonst** » Tue Jan 08, 2013 7:15 pm

ultraslacker wrote:hey I did say "significant"; it can be positive or negative.

Spirit Unleashed · Postby **Spirit Unleashed** » Tue Jan 08, 2013 8:52 pm

Why isn't Ellie Greenwood in that list?

QuickChick · Postby **QuickChick** » Tue Jan 08, 2013 9:24 pm

She could certainly be... I just searched out people who have won medals, gotten world records etc. I don't know a ton about her, only that she's won some ultra races. Does she have an ultra record, or could it be said she's the best in the world or the best in Canada? She certainly inspires people on here, and that's important, but I was thinking of Canadians who have been at the very top over time. I'm certainly inspired by Hilary Stellingwerff and Reid Coolaset, too, and they're awesome runners, but compared to the names on that list, they wouldn't be as significant. However as I said if she is that much of an inspiration to people here, than for sure she should be on the list.

Hammie · Postby **Hammie** » Tue Jan 08, 2013 9:28 pm

From what I've read, she's not Canadian (yet). Lives and trains in North Van, but from Scotland. Her website says she's competing on behalf of Great Britian in 2013.

Doonst · Postby **Doonst** » Tue Jan 08, 2013 9:38 pm

QuickChick wrote:She could certainly be... I just searched out people who have won medals, gotten world records etc. I don't know a ton about her, only that she's won some ultra races. Does she have an ultra record, or could it be said she's the best in the world or the best in Canada? She certainly inspires people on here, and that's important, but I was thinking of Canadians who have been at the very top over time. I'm certainly inspired by Hilary Stellingwerff and Reid Coolaset, too, and they're awesome runners, but compared to the names on that list, they wouldn't be as significant. However as I said if she is that much of an inspiration to people here, than for sure she should be on the list.

http://www.trainharder.com/2012/06/24/vancouvers-ellie-greenwood-smashes-western-states-100-mile-speed-record/
http://runemelcher.blogspot.ca/2012/06/one-for-ages.html

QuickChick · Postby **QuickChick** » Wed Jan 09, 2013 7:30 am

Pretty cool...good for her. Guess it would depend on whether or not we include people who live in Canada but aren't Canadian, then.

Jwolf · Postby **Jwolf** » Wed Jan 09, 2013 10:04 am

Lynn Williams usually still goes by Lynn Kanuka.

Spirit Unleashed · Postby **Spirit Unleashed** » Wed Jan 09, 2013 10:36 am

Very few, if any ultra runners would be famous. I think your definition of famous means they'd need significant media coverage and possibly be an Olympian (of sorts). Some "great" runners wouldn't make the cut.

otoh, I don't follow track or even world class marathoning for any nation, so I don't recognize most of the listed names. So any unknown famous runner is good for me.

btw, I know far more physicists. :lol:

Postby **ultraslacker** » Wed Jan 09, 2013 11:45 am

are all the other people on the list actually canadian?

CAW · Postby **CAW** » Wed Jan 09, 2013 11:58 am

What about Ed Whitlock? I don't know if he's won any medals per se...but I don't think anyone would argue that he is not a significant Canadian runner. Certainly inspirational to many here, anyway.

Though, I suppose his nationality/citizenship could be in question too.

Jwolf · Postby **Jwolf** » Wed Jan 09, 2013 11:59 am

ultraslacker wrote:are all the other people on the list actually canadian?

Yes.

It's a good historic list for sure. But there are some more recent athletes that could be included. It would be hard to keep it at 12 though.

Jwolf · Postby **Jwolf** » Wed Jan 09, 2013 12:01 pm

CAW wrote:What about Ed Whitlock? ...
Though, I suppose his nationality/citizenship could be in question too.

Why? Because he wasn't born in Canada? He's definitely Canadian.

CAW · Postby **CAW** » Wed Jan 09, 2013 12:05 pm

Jwolf wrote:
CAW wrote:What about Ed Whitlock? ...
Though, I suppose his nationality/citizenship could be in question too.

Why? Because he wasn't born in Canada? He's definitely Canadian.

I'm just saying it depends on what one's definition of "significant Canadian runners" is...natural born Canadians? Canadian citizens? People who've influenced Canadian running regardless of nationality?

Hammie · Postby **Hammie** » Wed Jan 09, 2013 12:16 pm

CAW wrote:
Jwolf wrote:
CAW wrote:What about Ed Whitlock? ...
Though, I suppose his nationality/citizenship could be in question too.

Why? Because he wasn't born in Canada? He's definitely Canadian.

I'm just saying it depends on what one's definition of "significant Canadian runners" is...natural born Canadians? Canadian citizens? People who've influenced Canadian running regardless of nationality?

I think we can find plenty using the loose definition of "people who pin on a maple leaf when they represent a country while running".

Postby **Nicholas** » Wed Jan 09, 2013 3:13 pm

What year did we want this implemented....

Postby **turd ferguson** » Wed Jan 09, 2013 3:21 pm

Nick wrote:What year did we want this implemented....

Arguing about definitions is more fun

La · Postby La » Thu Jan 10, 2013 8:39 am

Anything is better than Muppet names. :roll:

marymac442 · Postby **marymac442** » Thu Jan 10, 2013 9:17 am

La wrote:Anything is better than Muppet names.

But I love Fozzie bear

HCcD · Postby **HCcD** » Thu Jan 10, 2013 9:38 am

marymac442 wrote:
La wrote:Anything is better than Muppet names.

But I love Fozzie bear

Think that someone may have been a bit "grouchy" during that timeframe, perhaps??? :shifty:

What about all the Captains of Star Trek ?? :shifty:

rungeek · Postby **rungeek** » Fri Jan 11, 2013 10:23 am

Nick wrote:What year did we want this implemented....

Heyy...I'm a Tom Longboat!! Cool. :dance:

Thanks to whoever implemented this change; much better than being a Prancer.

HCcD · Postby **HCcD** » Fri Jan 11, 2013 10:27 am

rungeek wrote:
Nick wrote:What year did we want this implemented....

Heyy...I'm a Tom Longboat!! Cool.

Thanks to whoever implemented this change; must better than being a Prancer.

And, I am ... Donovan Bailey .... :whistle:

CAW · Postby **CAW** » Fri Jan 11, 2013 10:37 am

I think the mods name is hilarious!

I like being Abby Hoffman....not that I have any idea who she is...but the name sounds vaguely familiar...I'm going to go ahead and assume it is good though.

Off to go Google Abby Hoffman now.

Doonst · Postby **Doonst** » Fri Jan 11, 2013 11:01 am

Abbie Hoffman

La · Postby La » Fri Jan 11, 2013 11:10 am

I'm fine with Kevin Sullivan. We're both redheads (ish). :lol:

Jwolf · Postby **Jwolf** » Fri Jan 11, 2013 11:12 am

Glad you went unilaterally with Pat and Lisa's list.

p.s. I wanted to be Pat Menzies.