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- Mon Dec 24, 2012 12:57 pm
- Forum: Run/Race Reports
- Topic: California International Marathon
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3373
Re: California International Marathon
Any day you can run a marathon is a good day, and to do it in those conditions with that travel itinerary is even better. Anyone else do this one? Yep: 2010 (race report: http://www.runningmania.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=40652 ) That's one hell of a time you ran. You gave it a speed rating....
- Sun Dec 23, 2012 1:03 pm
- Forum: Run/Race Reports
- Topic: California International Marathon
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3373
California International Marathon
Hi All, This had apocalyptic weather. The video I put together tells it best: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56j5buFQzeM&list=PLF35F7ACB6146641A&index=13 . Anyone else do this one? For those of a more literary persuasion: http://atouchoftheruns.blogspot.ca/2012/12/california-international-ma...
- Sat Mar 24, 2012 9:37 am
- Forum: Run/Race Reports
- Topic: St Patrick's 5k with video!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1544
St Patrick's 5k with video!
Video link first of all, watch for the half wrong turn at 1:55! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVgrrunTc4c&list=PLF35F7ACB6146641A&index=6&feature=plpp_video "I'll take a PB if it's there, but anything under 20 minutes will be fine," I said to my chiropractor a couple of days b...
- Sat Mar 24, 2012 9:11 am
- Forum: Run/Race Reports
- Topic: CinC and St. Patrick. New BFFs.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3209
Re: CinC and St. Patrick. New BFFs.
I did the 5k, not too fond of the 10k course. Well done on the PB!
- Sat Jan 07, 2012 1:03 pm
- Forum: The Scenic Route
- Topic: My weight loss and fitness story
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10774
My weight loss and fitness story
Thought some might find this interesting or useful to pass on. Blog link with before/ after photos is at: http://atouchoftheruns.blogspot.com/2012/01/getting-in-shape-started-in-january.html While I never actually said the words "my new year's resolution is...", the decision was made in Ja...
- Thu Jan 05, 2012 7:19 pm
- Forum: Run/Race Reports
- Topic: Resolution Run Calgary Dec 31 (with movie)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2242
Re: Resolution Run Calgary Dec 31 (with movie)
Thanks, hope vid was enjoyable! It combines running with my other more obscure hobby of collecting music from mainland China.
- Mon Jan 02, 2012 1:08 am
- Forum: Run/Race Reports
- Topic: Resolution Run Calgary Dec 31 (with movie)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2242
Resolution Run Calgary Dec 31 (with movie)
Headcam vid link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aekCNrQck4&feature=youtu.be A fun race a 6pm on New Year's Eve, with a free jacket thrown in! It's got a start/ finish line and a clock, though there's no chip-timing or official online results afterwards. As if that stops me from getting compet...
- Mon Nov 21, 2011 7:47 am
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: NYC Marathon - best tour company
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3190
Re: NYC Marathon - best tour company
Thanks all. I wonder if there's a way of getting around having to go through the tour company for a spectator, my wife, by booking the same hotel separately? I'll just crunch some numbers.
- Sun Nov 20, 2011 11:57 pm
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: NYC Marathon - best tour company
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3190
Re: NYC Marathon - best tour company
CinC wrote:I went through the running room when I ran it in 2008. I checked out Flight Centre (I think) as well - both were about the same when it came to cost at that time.
Brilliant, thanks. I looked at the running room package last week - didn't seem to include flights.
- Sun Nov 20, 2011 11:54 pm
- Forum: Ultras and Trail Running
- Topic: Calgary & area cross country races?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2716
Re: Calgary & area cross country races?
5 Peaks doesn't run in the winter. Calgary Roadrunners put on a great series of cross country races. They're pretty low-key but they're very well run club races. Seven bucks if you're a CRR member, bring a dessert. http://www.calgaryroadrunners.com/xcsched.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);retur...
- Sun Nov 20, 2011 11:19 pm
- Forum: Ultras and Trail Running
- Topic: Calgary & area cross country races?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2716
Re: Calgary & area cross country races?
The most obvious suggestion would be the 5 Peaks series ( http://www.5peaks.com/aboutus.asp ). If you're looking for something longer or shorter, more technical or faster, more scenic or more convenient, let me know and I'll see if I can refine the recommendations. Thanks Ian - what about December ...
- Sun Nov 20, 2011 7:51 pm
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: NYC Marathon - best tour company
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3190
NYC Marathon - best tour company
Hi All,
Assuming I don't get lucky in the entry lottery, what is the best "official tour provider" to go with in terms of value for money? I really want to run it after seeing the TV show
Assuming I don't get lucky in the entry lottery, what is the best "official tour provider" to go with in terms of value for money? I really want to run it after seeing the TV show
- Sun Nov 20, 2011 7:43 pm
- Forum: Ultras and Trail Running
- Topic: Calgary & area cross country races?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2716
Calgary & area cross country races?
Hi All,
Any cross-country races in Calgary and area without water-crossing that are recommended?
Thanks
Any cross-country races in Calgary and area without water-crossing that are recommended?
Thanks
- Wed Oct 26, 2011 11:51 am
- Forum: The Speed Zone
- Topic: Does a PB count if race run at longer distance?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 19857
Re: Does a PB count if race run at longer distance?
I love a good debate. I think I'll call it unofficial. I grew up in the UK, and never heard of a PR until I started reading runners world. I used to joke with friends about setting a "(personal) world record" though. I was 20 seconds inside my official 5k PB, which I set in July this year....
- Tue Oct 25, 2011 9:12 pm
- Forum: The Speed Zone
- Topic: Does a PB count if race run at longer distance?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 19857
Re: Does a PB count if race run at longer distance?
Just wondering what official organizations do with something like this? I ran a 5 mile race recently, and when my garmin said I'd done 5k, the time was under my PB for a 5k race. Does it count? Personally I always call that an unofficial PB and then sign up for the next race at that distance that i...
- Tue Oct 25, 2011 8:59 pm
- Forum: The Speed Zone
- Topic: Does a PB count if race run at longer distance?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 19857
Does a PB count if race run at longer distance?
Just wondering what official organizations do with something like this? I ran a 5 mile race recently, and when my garmin said I'd done 5k, the time was under my PB for a 5k race. Does it count?
- Sat Oct 08, 2011 9:06 pm
- Forum: Run/Race Reports
- Topic: Harvest Half Marathon (Calgary) report!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1445
Harvest Half Marathon (Calgary) report!
This is the headcam movie link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipp969xuFos" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Taken from my blog: It was fairly close to being the perfect day (the headcam video is at the bottom of this post, by the way). Logistically, this is the closest race to my home,...
- Thu Oct 06, 2011 10:59 am
- Forum: Run/Race Reports
- Topic: Harvest Half Marathon in Calgary - the headcam movie
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2673
Re: Harvest Half Marathon in Calgary - the headcam movie
Movei was great, got a great shot of my wife directing you, then going up the hill with the girls chearing with noise makers, but then you cut out at the bathrooms at the top of the hill where I was... :( :( and cut in again at the bottom of the hill turning towards the water station.. Oh well, no ...
- Wed Oct 05, 2011 10:04 pm
- Forum: Run/Race Reports
- Topic: Harvest Half Marathon in Calgary - the headcam movie
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2673
Harvest Half Marathon in Calgary - the headcam movie
Hi All,
I'm yet to start writing up my race report, but couldn't wait to share the headcam movie I've just finished editing. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipp969xuFos
Peter
I'm yet to start writing up my race report, but couldn't wait to share the headcam movie I've just finished editing. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipp969xuFos
Peter
- Mon Sep 05, 2011 3:17 pm
- Forum: Run/Race Reports
- Topic: Quebec City Half Marathon report - with movie!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2227
Re: Quebec City Half Marathon report - with movie!
Marg wrote:Very cool vid.
Congrats, you toughed out a windy one! Very impressive time.
Ottawa is a great BQ choice...
Thanks Marg. It's probably thanks to Quebec that I'll be going to Ottawa instead of Calgary which is on the same day.
- Mon Sep 05, 2011 10:31 am
- Forum: Run/Race Reports
- Topic: Quebec City Half Marathon report - with movie!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2227
Re: Quebec City Half Marathon report - with movie!
Cool idea for a video!! It made me bit motion sick though, so couldn't watch it all :( You were initially going to do the full, right? Or was the half your plan all along? Hope that leg sorts itself out for you soon! Hi Jes, hope you're feeling better! Perhaps it was the part on the bridge where I'...
- Mon Sep 05, 2011 9:01 am
- Forum: Run/Race Reports
- Topic: Quebec City Half Marathon report - with movie!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2227
Quebec City Half Marathon report - with movie!
First of all, here's a link to "Quebec City Half Marathon - The Movie" edited and set to music by myself from the mini-camcorder I wore on my headband: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18BD75uF2e8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Below is the text from my blogpost: In Quebec Ci...
- Wed Aug 17, 2011 8:53 pm
- Forum: The Speed Zone
- Topic: Half PB of 1:29 - is 1:26:30 possible?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5151
Re: Half PB of 1:29 - is 1:26:30 possible?
You're right - it was my 2nd 5k, with the 1st last year and poorly done. This'll be my 6th half and my first ever race was a half.
- Wed Aug 17, 2011 7:54 pm
- Forum: The Speed Zone
- Topic: Half PB of 1:29 - is 1:26:30 possible?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5151
Re: Half PB of 1:29 - is 1:26:30 possible?
I find that I can go for a long time at over 4:00/km pace, but anything under that is tough - I did a 5k in early July in a breathless 19:48. That one confuses me. Usually "young guys" (i.e., <40, sorry Michael :wink: ) in their first couple of years of racing fall off gradually from 5 to...
- Wed Aug 17, 2011 7:24 pm
- Forum: The Speed Zone
- Topic: Half PB of 1:29 - is 1:26:30 possible?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5151
Re: Half PB of 1:29 - is 1:26:30 possible?
Thanks to all. I have a friend who is more into full marathons and has been running since 2006 (I started in 2009), and his PB which he didn't think I'd ever get near is 1:26:40. I find that I can go for a long time at over 4:00/km pace, but anything under that is tough - I did a 5k in early July in...