Those of us who have run a marathon know how painful it is to walk down stairs after the big race. You’ll be able to empathize with the plight of these runners after the Haspa Marathon in Hamburg, Germany last weekend. Continue reading
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2014 BMO Vancouver Marathon Report
My second marathon is in the books. I achieved what I set out to do, and I feel good about that. Although, in typical running fashion, I’m wondering what ‘could have been’ if I had set my goals a little higher; or if the weather had been a little better. … Continue reading
Friday Four: Reading About Running — Marathon Edition
Revisiting this series for a special pre-BMO Vancouver Marathon edition of running related posts. Continue reading
Marathon Challenge [Video]
I recently came across this great PBS/NOVA documentary about what it takes—physically and mentally—for novice runners to make it through their first marathon. While it originally aired in 2007, its message continues to resonate.
Marathon Challenge
Here is part one of the five-part series. You can view the rest on the NOVA website.
2014 BMO Vancouver Finisher Medals and Shirts
I’m pretty underwhelmed by this year’s BMO Vancouver Marathon finisher medals and shirts. I feel that an event that is billed as a world-class event—and charing near world-class entry fees, on par with the SeaWheeze—they would offer nicer swag.
