Why would Banff have a high no show rate, especially if it was so expansive? Would people be no show just because the course was no longer scenic? Or they didn't want to be eaten by bears. How bad could this friendly little guy be? Seems welcoming. :lol: http://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/...

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...

Running, adventure race & beer... need i say more?

Move over Tough Mudder, there's a new bad boy on the westcoast. A local craft brewery in Gibsons BC, Persephone Brewing Co., is hosting an event they have named the The Tough Kegger.

FWIW: bacon and gummy bears are not uncommon at aid stations in many ultras. I've heard of this. It seems logical since bacon can be so high in sodium and thus it help in the replacement of sodium that is lost during a race. I'm like DT and Robinandamelia HELL YEAH! oh hell yeah I could do that one...

http://image.made-in-china.com/2f0j00WMCaFjSBfpbE/Bounce-Shoes-and-Jumping-Shoes-TQ803-.jpg Did I not see a crew of idiots wearing these in the Calgary marathon last weekend? ETA: It was in the Mothers Day race a few weeks back. I saw a crew wearing these at BMO last month. It was at the end of the...

Hammie wrote:And it sold out in an hour or two.

But not before I registered me, DH, and GrannieHammie for the Rebel Challenge .

A friend is also registered and commented on how fast that sole out as well.

RobW wrote:Well done on your race.

Dstew wrote:To paraphrase a saying I first heard with golf, RUNNING does not build character, it reveals it.

That saying is so true in golf. Interesting that you find that in running too.

Amen to that!

At one moment riding high and in mere minutes the reality check factor kicks in.

Congrats on a well pace race and a great report!

Congrats to everyone racing yesterday and a very fine effort by all. Well done!

The 50 K 5:30 pace bunny is Simon Donato of the show Boundless and so a good way to start the race. All of the weather sites now seem to share the same forecast. 30 - 40% chance of showers and one hopes it is late day. I am in such a good frame of mind that the prospect of some showers is good as i...

Great report Claudie, thank-you for sharing your experience!
I'm so happy for you! Welcome back RUNNER!

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Habs4ever wrote:Environment Canada still saying low of 10C, high of 20C.

Absolutely perfect, especially if it's not too windy.

Low 40F.... brrrr

10C == 50F

For Spirit, that is still Brrrrr...

Hey DT, I think I may have just found your comeback race...

http://www.rundisney.com/star-wars-half-marathon/

First, welcome to RM! 1. Yes, but it's an ambitious goal. As Michael says, the key will be to stay healthy during the upcoming five months. Build slowly and gradually. 2. You could check out programs on-line by Jeff Galloway (he uses a run/walk approach) or Hal Higdon (beginner's program). Or, you c...

alexk wrote:There really should be a rule about uphills at the end of marathons; it's too cruel!

AMEN to that!

Great report Rob and congrats on a solid finish! There is no doubt you are Boston bound, well done!

It was fun tracking you, Jennifer, CMMH and another friend online as best I could, but I would have much rather had been there to witness & offer support.

Like La said in your journal... Any day that you can run and finish a marathon is a good day! :) I was tracking you as best I could from the Sportstat app, I saw your half time and I knew you were on pace. I was texting back 7 forth with Cheryl and realized you were having a difficult 2nd half since...

I suppose this is meaningless: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i-b41t6NfkU/U3oBANv50oI/AAAAAAAABlc/gfKzQI6VjRY/s1600/calgary+weather+0519.JPG I'll bring you a toque! I don't wear toques. I wear hats.... :lol: Fine, get her a Kenora dinner special... That way the ear flaps can be tied up when needed. :lol...

I’ve done the equivalent of that distance (about 120Km) in the Lake of the Woods, just south of Kenora Ontario near Rushing River Provincial Park in a week and that was nuts. We had to deal with the ever changing weather and a pesky bear, but attempting to do what you did in less than 2days is crazy...

Officially my last pregnant run today - 4 km done in gorgeous sunshine. A great way to end things off. Now to rest up! Rest up for sure! It's like tapering before giving birth. :) That's exactly the logic my husband used on me - he knows me too well! Well, that looked like a short taper. Congrats! ...

Congrats on another Marathon Ken, well done!

Yup, this qualifies you as a Marathon Maniac.

Well done Jennifer and kudos for sticking to the plan that was executed to perfection! The last kilometre was brutal—around the bend and up a gradual but significant hill on Pender Street to the finish. It was hard to pick up the pace, but I did stay strong and controlled, and finally heard Steve Ki...

Congrats on having a truly amazing Boston experience Dan and thanks for sharing that experience.

La wrote:Good for not getting blown away!

Congrats on another half in the books Lisa and on an awesome time!

Welcome to RM! Loots of good advice here for you. And I want to do well, but need to balance it with pushing myself smartly . First, work on your base and slowly build that up. As your base progresses you will start to notice improvements. Your endurance will start greatly improve and as that is inc...