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- Thu Mar 22, 2018 9:26 am
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: Kenyans looking for hosts for Vancouver Marathon
- Replies: 6
- Views: 11141
Re: Kenyans looking for hosts for Vancouver Marathon
Found a place for them! On a related note, if you're at a race or race expo, and you see any of the African elites hanging around, go say hi. I've met a bunch of Kenyan guys, and they are always super happy to chat and make a friend. I think our Canadian nature is to leave people alone and let them...
- Mon Nov 06, 2017 12:50 pm
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: Park Run Canada
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5581
Park Run Canada
Hola Peeps, I just joined Parks Run Canada at http://www.parkrun.ca/ this passed weekend .. it is a Free Global Running Group all over the globe that offers a Free 5K event on Saturday mornings ... It is a grass-roots organization, non-profit. Check out to see if there is a local club near you. All ...
- Fri Oct 13, 2017 6:41 am
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: Run in recovery from alcohol or drug abuse?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4705
Re: Run in recovery from alcohol or drug abuse?
If I recall, in Ottawa, back in 2008 or so, Phil Marsh from Running Room led a group of residents at the Ottawa Mission House to kickstart a running program for recovering addicts, etc .. I believe that at least 8 of the participants completed the marathon? Not sure if the program is still continui...
- Fri Oct 06, 2017 12:35 pm
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: Run in recovery from alcohol or drug abuse?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4705
Re: Run in recovery from alcohol or drug abuse?
If I recall, in Ottawa, back in 2008 or so, Phil Marsh from Running Room led a group of residents at the Ottawa Mission House to kickstart a running program for recovering addicts, etc .. I believe that at least 8 of the participants completed the marathon? Not sure if the program is still continuin...
- Mon Aug 21, 2017 12:25 pm
- Forum: Gearing Up
- Topic: Saucony Hurricane Women's Size 8 up for grabs
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9464
Re: Saucony Hurricane Women's Size 8 up for grabs
Jwolf wrote:If you've only worn them three times, the store should really take them back...
Unless, from the price point, they were clearance shoes and unfortunately, not eligible for refunds, as a result ???
- Mon Aug 21, 2017 12:15 pm
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: Why are rich people drawn to endurance sports?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 14948
Re: Why are rich people drawn to endurance sports?
I would actually dispute that running is expensive, at least compared to other sports. What are the basic requirements? A pair of shoes, a t-shirt, some shorts? Say $150 to $200? What's golf cost? You have clubs, shoes, clothes, balls, green fees, etc. Tennis? Shoes, racquet, balls, etc. Hockey? Eq...
- Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:54 am
- Forum: Gearing Up
- Topic: Good running store in Toronto
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8565
Re: Good running store in Toronto
Hope JS doesn't see this or I may get fired, but ... just get her to go to the local RR and get fitted for the proper shoes then buy online? Ha !!! There are a number of online sites these days offering both current and previous versions from 25-50% off ...
- Thu Apr 27, 2017 8:22 am
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: Cool or Not Cool?
- Replies: 74
- Views: 41283
Re: Cool or Not Cool?
:shifty: :lol: You know what they say about assumptions...you should probably quit before you continue to make an *** of yourself :wink: You are derailing the thread. You recall wrong. I don't run to BQ, there are other interesting/adventurous/challenging races out there . I've done Boston twice in ...
- Wed Apr 26, 2017 7:05 pm
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: Cool or Not Cool?
- Replies: 74
- Views: 41283
Re: Cool or Not Cool?
You recall wrong. I don't run to BQ, there are other interesting/adventurous/challenging races out there . I've done Boston twice in the past, and don't feel the need to keep going back there. I'm NOT American, don't live there or have family there. Like I said, I always finish strong regardless an...
- Wed Apr 26, 2017 9:15 am
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: Cool or Not Cool?
- Replies: 74
- Views: 41283
Re: Cool or Not Cool?
+100 They can expect the Juggernaut train spring run right into they daisy chain. My finishes are always a sprint from 100m out, and I finish strong. The daisy chain ladies... I mean, as long as they only joined hands in the last 4 or 5 strides before the finish line, who are they bothering? It's p...
- Mon Apr 24, 2017 12:47 pm
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: Cool or Not Cool?
- Replies: 74
- Views: 41283
Re: Cool or Not Cool?
No you didn't steal..but you could have done the right thing i.e. return the item. Imagine if everybody did that eh..just saying. As far as the thief part, if you've overstayed a downtown parking meter by 20 minutes, you've stolen way, way more than this guy did. The other day I got home from the g...
- Thu Apr 13, 2017 9:08 am
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: WOW...Utter BS
- Replies: 26
- Views: 14622
Re: WOW...Utter BS
...are women asking for female only races, or is it an assumption / ploy on the part of the organizers? I get demand-supply aspect, how low self-esteem might drive some to only run in those races. I mean this is apparent when it comes to gyms e.g. good life fitness v gym that caters to plus size cl...
- Fri Apr 07, 2017 1:40 pm
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: Woman Collapses at Half Marathon
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4507
Re: Woman Collapses at Half Marathon
This video plays even at work. Sad story, may her soul rest in piece and condolences go out to her kids, husband and family. http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=woman+in+a+half+marathon+in+Philadelphia+collapses&view=detail&mid=C06CCABB91753CBFB02DC06CCABB91753CBFB02D&FORM=VIRE Woman Di...
- Fri Apr 07, 2017 12:24 pm
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: Woman Collapses at Half Marathon
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4507
Re: Woman Collapses at Half Marathon
This video plays even at work. Sad story, may her soul rest in piece and condolences go out to her kids, husband and family. http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=woman+in+a+half+marathon+in+Philadelphia+collapses&view=detail&mid=C06CCABB91753CBFB02DC06CCABB91753CBFB02D&FORM=VIRE Woman Di...
- Fri Apr 07, 2017 9:56 am
- Forum: Gearing Up
- Topic: Where are people buying discount shoes these days?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 25684
Re: Where are people buying discount shoes these days?
Ottawa / Kanata area has several outlets nowadays that I frequent regularly and have found great deals up to 50-75% off ... And, yes mainstream brands of Asics, Saucony, NB, Mizuno, Nike, etc ... Outlets in terms of actual stores that have an online presence but using these as a brick and morter loc...
- Wed Apr 05, 2017 6:57 am
- Forum: Injuries and Recovery
- Topic: Ottawa treatment for crackly knees?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 14796
Re: Ottawa treatment for crackly knees?
Francine Eastwood at Evolution Physiotherapy http://evolutionphysiotherapy.com/about-us/bios/ ...
- Sat Apr 01, 2017 7:44 pm
- Forum: Nutrition and Weight Management
- Topic: Pressure cooking
- Replies: 30
- Views: 29734
Re: Pressure cooking
I bought an instant pot on Black Friday and still haven't used it! I need to take some time to sit and figure it out, and I just haven't. My dad saw something about them on tv the other day (I didn't realize it was a Canadian product!) and said there were so many safety mechanisms that it's almost ...
- Fri Mar 31, 2017 12:32 pm
- Forum: The Dark Side
- Topic: Swimming...
- Replies: 203
- Views: 97136
Re: Swimming...
The pull buoy is great for getting the body rotation down. To practice breathing, I used a kick board and just kicked with my face in the water and breathing side to side (arms straight out with the board). It helps you simplify things and concentrate on your breathing (and helps conserve some ener...
- Wed Mar 08, 2017 1:06 pm
- Forum: Ultras and Trail Running
- Topic: New Trail Race - Sticks n' Stones Trail Race
- Replies: 14
- Views: 21475
Re: New Trail Race - Sticks n' Stones Trail Race
^ I maintain my initial stance that laziness on the part of the organizers plays into it Knowing both of the race directors personally, I know that this is not the case.... Loop courses very popular in ultras for a variety of reasons. So, you coming back to Ottawa for the 24 hr Transcendence Ultra ...
- Fri Nov 25, 2016 9:28 am
- Forum: Gearing Up
- Topic: Garmin Vivoactive HR (thoughts?)
- Replies: 29
- Views: 30081
Re: Garmin Vivoactive HR (thoughts?)
I thought you said they were $225 at RR? Oh, I was assuming earlier in the week/month that it would be, based on last couple of years ... actually got the weekly email and it is also $199.99, which leads me to figure that it is a Garmin Sale and not a retail thing ... I was actually going up date t...
- Fri Nov 25, 2016 8:06 am
- Forum: Gearing Up
- Topic: Garmin Vivoactive HR (thoughts?)
- Replies: 29
- Views: 30081
Re: Garmin Vivoactive HR (thoughts?)
Don't be surprised to see if your local RR Black Friday email sales comes out on Tuesday/Wednesday offers a similar discount? But, based on past experience, probably will be around the $225 range? And, they will not match online sales ?? I suspect that this is an across the board sale from Garmin d...
- Thu Nov 24, 2016 8:01 am
- Forum: Gearing Up
- Topic: Garmin Vivoactive HR (thoughts?)
- Replies: 29
- Views: 30081
Re: Garmin Vivoactive HR (thoughts?)
Don't be surprised to see if your local RR Black Friday email sales comes out on Tuesday/Wednesday offers a similar discount? But, based on past experience, probably will be around the $225 range? And, they will not match online sales ?? I suspect that this is an across the board sale from Garmin d...
- Mon Nov 21, 2016 3:26 pm
- Forum: Gearing Up
- Topic: Garmin Vivoactive HR (thoughts?)
- Replies: 29
- Views: 30081
Re: Garmin Vivoactive HR (thoughts?)
Don't be surprised to see if your local RR Black Friday email sales comes out on Tuesday/Wednesday offers a similar discount? But, based on past experience, probably will be around the $225 range? And, they will not match online sales ?? I suspect that this is an across the board sale from Garmin di...
- Mon Nov 21, 2016 3:08 pm
- Forum: Gearing Up
- Topic: Garmin Vivoactive HR (thoughts?)
- Replies: 29
- Views: 30081
Re: Garmin Vivoactive HR (thoughts?)
If you have not bought one yet ... GPS Central is having an earlybird Black Friday sale on right now for $199.99 :shock: :shock: :shock: http://www.gpscentral.ca/products/garmin/vivoactiveHR.html Damn. Bought it on sale through Amazon last week.$269.99. It hasn't arrived yet, so maybe I can return ...
- Mon Nov 21, 2016 2:19 pm
- Forum: Gearing Up
- Topic: Garmin Vivoactive HR (thoughts?)
- Replies: 29
- Views: 30081
Re: Garmin Vivoactive HR (thoughts?)
If you have not bought one yet ... GPS Central is having an earlybird Black Friday sale on right now for $199.99
http://www.gpscentral.ca/products/garmin/vivoactiveHR.html
http://www.gpscentral.ca/products/garmin/vivoactiveHR.html