Marg's 2 in 2.
Marg's 2 in 2.
It's been a real long tough slog back.
Injury and illness suck but I am pretty happy that after very low mileage for many months, I was able to finish both Mississauga (2:12) and Ottawa (2:15) two weeks apart this month.
Such a contrast in conditions between these two events but both were hugely enjoyable and seeing so many people throughout this past month always makes it that much better.
Missy was awesome since I tried a new course, but it was cccccold wet and windy. I was well cared for by La (well ok, she took care of me this weekend too).
Ottawa was humidity central, but the rain was perfect when it started.
So the base is coming along. I'll have to work on trying to get my speed back and hope for a decent showing at the Army 1/2 and a solid full in NY later this year.
I know I have my work cut out for me but hopefully this improving trend will continue.
Thanks to everyone who cheered and hung out!
Dee, Nemo is already asking for you.
Injury and illness suck but I am pretty happy that after very low mileage for many months, I was able to finish both Mississauga (2:12) and Ottawa (2:15) two weeks apart this month.
Such a contrast in conditions between these two events but both were hugely enjoyable and seeing so many people throughout this past month always makes it that much better.
Missy was awesome since I tried a new course, but it was cccccold wet and windy. I was well cared for by La (well ok, she took care of me this weekend too).
Ottawa was humidity central, but the rain was perfect when it started.
So the base is coming along. I'll have to work on trying to get my speed back and hope for a decent showing at the Army 1/2 and a solid full in NY later this year.
I know I have my work cut out for me but hopefully this improving trend will continue.
Thanks to everyone who cheered and hung out!
Dee, Nemo is already asking for you.
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Awww Marg. Well done! Definitely on the road back! So glad to hear such an awesome report. And bottom line is - it really is all about the peeps! You've had some great peeps around you the past few weeks!
Good luck with your NYC training (so jealous!)
Good luck with your NYC training (so jealous!)
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So glad to be reading this, Marg ... It's been a long road back for you and look forward to hearing and reading all about your future races in the future ... Congratualations, on your Double-Header this month ... woohoo !!!
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Re: Marg's 2 in 2.
Good job on the double-header!
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May - Sporting Life 10 km - 41:10
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Marg's 2 in 2.
Very strong comeback showing. Keep moving forward and I know you'll come through even stronger later in the year.
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You're right Marg, that is a VERY solid comeback. It was so, so nice to see you out cheering this morning! Keep at 'er, you're going places!
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This is a great base to start building up again for the fall! Now a summer of fun on the trails!
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Glad to see you being consistent again. I can relate to the injury and illness bit. Been kind of sidelined myself of late.
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Well done Marg!! Hope to see you at the Army half..I am sure I will!
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sounds like you are on the way back for sure - well done! glad to see you briefly on the course today. we'll have to do coffee soon, since Charlotte has now visited your house without you there!
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Re: Marg's 2 in 2.
Well done Marg, sounds like you are solidly back on track. Happy for you!
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Re: Marg's 2 in 2.
Great job!
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Sask Half Marathon - PB 2:23:09
Bridge City Boogie 5k - 33:19 and a broken leg...
Mogathon 5k (in wheelchair) - Had a Blast!
Queen City Half Marathon
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Edmonton Derby Half - not going to happen due to break
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Great consistency Marg! Once your base is back you will be back to your speedy self again. Congrats on 2 great finishes.
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Woo HOO! Way to go on what sounds like a strong comeback.
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Re: Marg's 2 in 2.
Congrats, Marg! You're definitely getting back into it!
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Awesome photo, James! Is that what it looked like from behind your mask?
Marg, thanks for being such a great hostess. Next time we get together let's not make it a race weekend (or one when either of us is on antibiotics) so that we can eat and drink up a storm and stay up late!
Amazing that you could pull off such a great race after being "hostess with the mostest" all weekend (even the morning of your race). Bravo!
Marg, thanks for being such a great hostess. Next time we get together let's not make it a race weekend (or one when either of us is on antibiotics) so that we can eat and drink up a storm and stay up late!
Amazing that you could pull off such a great race after being "hostess with the mostest" all weekend (even the morning of your race). Bravo!
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Way to go Marg!
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Re: Marg's 2 in 2.
Comebacks always inspire me; those are two nice races to build on.
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Congrats for your successful comeback for Mississauga as well as in Ottawa.....
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Hey Marg, I'm so, so glad to see you're back running. Injury and illness DO suck- hopefully you've paid your dues for a long, long time! Very respectable and I can't wait to hear how your summer goes.
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Yay for Marg! It was so nice seeing you, although briefly, this afternoon. Lets do a run together soon!
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Re: Marg's 2 in 2.
Congrats! Sounds like the start of a wonderful comeback.
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Fantastic work Marg!!!! Let me know when you want to marathon again
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Re: Marg's 2 in 2.
Woo hoo Marg!
Sorry I missed you on the course
umm... Nemo's cheating on me!?
Sorry I missed you on the course
Marg wrote:
Dee, Nemo is already asking for you.
umm... Nemo's cheating on me!?
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