Dexter's first race!
-
- Kevin Sullivan
- Posts: 34530
- Joined: Thu Aug 11, 2005 7:29 am
- Location: Orleans / Ottawa
- Contact:
Dexter's first race!
Dex ran his first race yesterday!
No time, since the clock had been put away by the time we got back (and I forgot my watch)....we also had to cut the course a bit short since they were cleaning up the pylons....all in all, he did awesome. He had fun, stopped for a few breaks....and ran/walked the whole thing!
At the start:
A true maniac:
Looking back at his "girlfriend" Annabelle:
Racing is tiring! About 10 breaks like this were taken:
Zoomphoto pics to be posted soon!
....and the shoes were chosen on purpose. We had put his "go-go-go" shoes on him, but, he kept trying to take them off. We figured that he knew better and there was too much cushioning on them, so, we tried to find the most minimalist shoes we could.
No time, since the clock had been put away by the time we got back (and I forgot my watch)....we also had to cut the course a bit short since they were cleaning up the pylons....all in all, he did awesome. He had fun, stopped for a few breaks....and ran/walked the whole thing!
At the start:
A true maniac:
Looking back at his "girlfriend" Annabelle:
Racing is tiring! About 10 breaks like this were taken:
Zoomphoto pics to be posted soon!
....and the shoes were chosen on purpose. We had put his "go-go-go" shoes on him, but, he kept trying to take them off. We figured that he knew better and there was too much cushioning on them, so, we tried to find the most minimalist shoes we could.
i run for me.
Number of Maniacs Met: 225!
Number of Maniacs Met: 225!
- oobinsnaffa
- Tom Longboat
- Posts: 324
- Joined: Mon Jan 02, 2012 10:45 am
- Location: Calgary, AB
- Contact:
Re: Dexter's first race!
Love it! He is adorable.
PBs: 5K: 32:52 - 8K: 55:08 - 10K: 1:05:57
2013 Races
Mar 24: Vancouver Spring Run-Off (8K): Finished, 55:08 (PB)
Aug 17: Spartan Sprint Calgary (3 miles): Finished
Sep 7: Spartan Super Red Deer (8 miles): Finished
Sep 28: Spartan Beast Sun Peaks (13 miles)
Nov 2: Banff Winterstart (5 miles)
Dec 31: Resolution Run Calgary (5K)
2013 Races
Mar 24: Vancouver Spring Run-Off (8K): Finished, 55:08 (PB)
Aug 17: Spartan Sprint Calgary (3 miles): Finished
Sep 7: Spartan Super Red Deer (8 miles): Finished
Sep 28: Spartan Beast Sun Peaks (13 miles)
Nov 2: Banff Winterstart (5 miles)
Dec 31: Resolution Run Calgary (5K)
Re: Dexter's first race!
Great report...love the pic of him looking back for his girlfriend...very sweet!
Technophobe Extraordinaire
"Princess" J0-JO...The Awesome Running Machine.
"a precious, unique and quirky individual"...definition given by a Toronto Cop
An Ever Loyal and Devoted Official Doonst Fan.
"In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" -Albert Camus
"Keep Going. Never Give Up." Spencer
"Princess" J0-JO...The Awesome Running Machine.
"a precious, unique and quirky individual"...definition given by a Toronto Cop
An Ever Loyal and Devoted Official Doonst Fan.
"In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" -Albert Camus
"Keep Going. Never Give Up." Spencer
Dexter's first race!
Good job Dexter! When's your next race?
"Keep Going. Never Give Up" - Spencer
"Have a little faith in yourself and watch the magic begin" - Ironboy
Plans for 2014:
Run for Women 5K, May 11
Ottawa Race Weekend 10K, May 24
"Have a little faith in yourself and watch the magic begin" - Ironboy
Plans for 2014:
Run for Women 5K, May 11
Ottawa Race Weekend 10K, May 24
Re: Dexter's first race!
Congratulations, Dexter! Love the shoes!!
Re: Dexter's first race!
Cograts to Dexter's 1st race report.
If you have to ask me why I Run, You probably wouldn't understand!
- scrumhalfgirl
- Lynn Williams
- Posts: 19368
- Joined: Sun Oct 08, 2006 11:50 am
- Location: Ottawa
Re: Dexter's first race!
way to go dexter!
Jesse's 2017 Plans
April - Boston Marathon
May - Sporting Life Ottawa 10K
May - Ottawa Half Marathon
April - Boston Marathon
May - Sporting Life Ottawa 10K
May - Ottawa Half Marathon
- Robinandamelia
- Jerome Drayton
- Posts: 5044
- Joined: Sat Feb 28, 2009 7:31 am
- Location: Bradford, Ontario
- Contact:
Re: Dexter's first race!
That's just awesome!
-
- Kevin Sullivan
- Posts: 34530
- Joined: Thu Aug 11, 2005 7:29 am
- Location: Orleans / Ottawa
- Contact:
Re: Dexter's first race!
Kelodie wrote:Good job Dexter! When's your next race?
He's not registered for anything yet, but, we may do the kid's race in Brockville....and, there's alway the annual sports weekend at the cottage.....
Last year's race.....he wasn't walking yet, so, he didn't get to participate - being only 6 months and all....
ETA: the little boy beside Delilah is my cousin's little guy - Nicholas - who is 10 months older than Dexter....
i run for me.
Number of Maniacs Met: 225!
Number of Maniacs Met: 225!
Re: Dexter's first race!
When is the kid's race in Brockville...depending on the date I'd love to come and cheer!
Technophobe Extraordinaire
"Princess" J0-JO...The Awesome Running Machine.
"a precious, unique and quirky individual"...definition given by a Toronto Cop
An Ever Loyal and Devoted Official Doonst Fan.
"In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" -Albert Camus
"Keep Going. Never Give Up." Spencer
"Princess" J0-JO...The Awesome Running Machine.
"a precious, unique and quirky individual"...definition given by a Toronto Cop
An Ever Loyal and Devoted Official Doonst Fan.
"In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" -Albert Camus
"Keep Going. Never Give Up." Spencer
Re: Dexter's first race!
Well done Dexter! Bravo!
PB’s (official race results)
5K – 26:20; 8K – 41:28; 10K – 52:13; 15K - 1:22:43; 21.1K – 1:54:16; 30K – 2:51:34; 42.2K – 4:24:14
What is up for 2018
Feb 11th - First Half Vancouver
TBA
Planning & in my sights
Jun 9th - Puddle Jumper Classic
Run the mile you're in. Not the one behind you, and not the one in front of you - the one you are running now - purdy65
5K – 26:20; 8K – 41:28; 10K – 52:13; 15K - 1:22:43; 21.1K – 1:54:16; 30K – 2:51:34; 42.2K – 4:24:14
What is up for 2018
Feb 11th - First Half Vancouver
TBA
Planning & in my sights
Jun 9th - Puddle Jumper Classic
Run the mile you're in. Not the one behind you, and not the one in front of you - the one you are running now - purdy65
-
- Kevin Sullivan
- Posts: 34530
- Joined: Thu Aug 11, 2005 7:29 am
- Location: Orleans / Ottawa
- Contact:
Re: Dexter's first race!
Jo-Jo wrote:When is the kid's race in Brockville...depending on the date I'd love to come and cheer!
August 19th - we're in Belleville the day before.....hmm.....we might need a place to stay....
i run for me.
Number of Maniacs Met: 225!
Number of Maniacs Met: 225!
Re: Dexter's first race!
Love your photo report, Dexter! You are a doll! Congrats!!
Lightning
We're going to try this new thing called jogging. Or maybe it's yogging-with a silent "j". Apparently you just run for an extended period of time. It's supposed to be wild.
-Ron Burgandy
We're going to try this new thing called jogging. Or maybe it's yogging-with a silent "j". Apparently you just run for an extended period of time. It's supposed to be wild.
-Ron Burgandy
-
- Lynn Williams
- Posts: 17817
- Joined: Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:13 pm
- Location: B.C.
Re: Dexter's first race!
Yay Dexter!
On the books for 2017:
50th Birthday!!
Boston Marathon- April 17th what a day- DREAM COME TRUE
Run for Water 10K- May 28th
Scotia Half - June 25th
Trail River Run half marathon- Sept. 30- CANCELLED
MEC 10K Race 10- Nov. 5
50th Birthday!!
Boston Marathon- April 17th what a day- DREAM COME TRUE
Run for Water 10K- May 28th
Scotia Half - June 25th
Trail River Run half marathon- Sept. 30- CANCELLED
MEC 10K Race 10- Nov. 5
Re: Dexter's first race!
With some serious training, i'm sure he will be able to knock a few minutes off his time for next year.
2014 Races:
Around the Bay 30K - DNS
ORW Marathon - 3:38:11 - PB & first BQ!!!!
Personal Bests:
Marathon - May 2014 - 3:38:11-----30K - Mar 2013 - 2:37:42----1/2 Marathon - Oct 2013- 1:38:53----10K - Oct 2012 - 45:31-----5K - Feb 2009 - 22:21
Re: Dexter's first race!
So cute! Congrats on the first one, Dexter!
Re: Dexter's first race!
Atta boy, Dexter!
"We are made of dreams and bones."
--The Garden Song
"By perseverance, the snail reached the ark."
--Charles H. Spurgeon
"I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it."
--Pablo Picasso
--The Garden Song
"By perseverance, the snail reached the ark."
--Charles H. Spurgeon
"I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it."
--Pablo Picasso
Re: Dexter's first race!
AndyM wrote:With some serious training, i'm sure he will be able to knock a few minutes off his time for next year.
I think if Dex stops looking for his girlfriend that could shave a few minutes off right there
Technophobe Extraordinaire
"Princess" J0-JO...The Awesome Running Machine.
"a precious, unique and quirky individual"...definition given by a Toronto Cop
An Ever Loyal and Devoted Official Doonst Fan.
"In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" -Albert Camus
"Keep Going. Never Give Up." Spencer
"Princess" J0-JO...The Awesome Running Machine.
"a precious, unique and quirky individual"...definition given by a Toronto Cop
An Ever Loyal and Devoted Official Doonst Fan.
"In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" -Albert Camus
"Keep Going. Never Give Up." Spencer
-
- Kevin Sullivan
- Posts: 34530
- Joined: Thu Aug 11, 2005 7:29 am
- Location: Orleans / Ottawa
- Contact:
Re: Dexter's first race!
Jo-Jo wrote:AndyM wrote:With some serious training, i'm sure he will be able to knock a few minutes off his time for next year.
I think if Dex stops looking for his girlfriend that could shave a few minutes off right there
like father like son?
i run for me.
Number of Maniacs Met: 225!
Number of Maniacs Met: 225!
Re: Dexter's first race!
Irongirl wrote:Jo-Jo wrote:AndyM wrote:With some serious training, i'm sure he will be able to knock a few minutes off his time for next year.
I think if Dex stops looking for his girlfriend that could shave a few minutes off right there
like father like son?
Good point
Technophobe Extraordinaire
"Princess" J0-JO...The Awesome Running Machine.
"a precious, unique and quirky individual"...definition given by a Toronto Cop
An Ever Loyal and Devoted Official Doonst Fan.
"In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" -Albert Camus
"Keep Going. Never Give Up." Spencer
"Princess" J0-JO...The Awesome Running Machine.
"a precious, unique and quirky individual"...definition given by a Toronto Cop
An Ever Loyal and Devoted Official Doonst Fan.
"In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" -Albert Camus
"Keep Going. Never Give Up." Spencer
-
- Lynn Williams
- Posts: 15482
- Joined: Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:11 pm
- Location: London
Re: Dexter's first race!
I love the pictures!
what a busy boy... racing AND saying "Denise" all in one week! *proud*
what a busy boy... racing AND saying "Denise" all in one week! *proud*
When your legs get tired, run with your heart.
Overcome the notion that you must be regular. It robs you of your chance to be extraordinary.
Overcome the notion that you must be regular. It robs you of your chance to be extraordinary.
-
- Kevin Sullivan
- Posts: 34530
- Joined: Thu Aug 11, 2005 7:29 am
- Location: Orleans / Ottawa
- Contact:
Re: Dexter's first race!
Miss*Smiles wrote:I love the pictures!
what a busy boy... racing AND saying "Denise" all in one week! *proud*
ha. I'll have to get him working on that again - now that he's walking and all.
i run for me.
Number of Maniacs Met: 225!
Number of Maniacs Met: 225!
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 21 guests