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by Jwolf
Thu Aug 10, 2017 10:39 am
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Why are rich people drawn to endurance sports?
Replies: 23
Views: 14629

Re: Why are rich people drawn to endurance sports?

I don't think it is about the pursuit of pain. I think it is time and money availability; plus I didn't work with my body all day. Of course it is. It provides an artificial and additional sense of meaning and purpose on top of the objectivity of a race result. Would you possibly be able to admit t...
by Jwolf
Thu Aug 10, 2017 9:35 am
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Why are rich people drawn to endurance sports?
Replies: 23
Views: 14629

Re: Why are rich people drawn to endurance sports?

I don't think it is about the pursuit of pain. I think it is time and money availability; plus I didn't work with my body all day. Of course it is. It provides an artificial and additional sense of meaning and purpose on top of the objectivity of a race result. Would you possibly be able to admit t...
by Jwolf
Wed Aug 09, 2017 2:44 pm
Forum: Nutrition and Weight Management
Topic: Four things the fitness industry can stop arguing over
Replies: 3
Views: 8238

Re: Four things the fitness industry can stop arguing over

James Fell is so sensible-- so much truth in what he says here! I have gotten back on the calorie-tracking train, because for me it helps me be mindful of my food choices. But I know there are HUGE amounts of error in the calories given for different foods. I know my tracking isn't perfect, but it's...
by Jwolf
Sun Aug 06, 2017 4:42 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Long weekend Sunday
Replies: 3
Views: 2788

Long weekend Sunday

With Habs away, we have missed the daily thread a few times! We miss you, Habs.

Today I did 75 minutes of cardio at the gym: 30 min on elliptical then 45 spin bike. I have finished week 3 of my non-running recovery period.

What's up for everyone else on this long weekend?
by Jwolf
Fri Aug 04, 2017 9:56 am
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Why are rich people drawn to endurance sports?
Replies: 23
Views: 14629

Re: Why are rich people drawn to endurance sports?

Some interesting ideas in the article, but the statistics are very non-scientific. ...nearly 75 percent of runners earn more than $50,000, and about 85 percent work in white-collar, service, or educational settings. A 2013 report published by USA Cycling shows much the same: More than 60 percent of ...
by Jwolf
Thu Jul 27, 2017 8:12 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Late Thursday
Replies: 1
Views: 2137

Re: Late Thursday

35 min water running (including a hard workout for 20 min), 25 min very easy swimming
by Jwolf
Wed Jul 26, 2017 3:34 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Why are we up WEDNESDAY
Replies: 6
Views: 6044

Re: Why are we up WEDNESDAY

60 min on elliptical- and I didn't hate it this time. Figured out the most comfortable incline and actually got in a decent workout.
by Jwolf
Wed Jul 26, 2017 11:43 am
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Why are we up WEDNESDAY
Replies: 6
Views: 6044

Re: Why are we up WEDNESDAY

You guys look great! :)
by Jwolf
Mon Jul 03, 2017 5:20 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Ragnar Relay runner needed - July 14-15 in Washington state
Replies: 3
Views: 2832

Re: Ragnar Relay runner needed - July 14-15 in Washington state

We found someone!
One of the team member's friends is coming up from San Diego for the weekend! :)
by Jwolf
Mon Jul 03, 2017 10:36 am
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Ragnar Relay runner needed - July 14-15 in Washington state
Replies: 3
Views: 2832

Ragnar Relay runner needed - July 14-15 in Washington state

I am on a Ragnar Relay team doing the Northwest Passage relay in northern Washington state (July 14-15). One of our runners has had to bail with less than two weeks to go-- I'm putting it out there if anyone is interested or knows anyone. We start in Blaine, WA (right across the border), and the rac...
by Jwolf
Sat Jul 01, 2017 7:57 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANADA, Saturday
Replies: 16
Views: 9611

Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANADA, Saturday

I did 6K today. Does that help? :)
by Jwolf
Thu Jun 22, 2017 1:19 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Race Across America (RAAM) - done in 5 days, 18 hrs 20 mins
Replies: 15
Views: 7132

Re: Race Across America (RAAM)

sounds like a very cool race!

it's very hard to follow on that website, though.
by Jwolf
Wed May 24, 2017 7:00 pm
Forum: Run/Race Reports
Topic: Red Deer and Medicine Hat Trip Report
Replies: 13
Views: 15339

Re: Red Deer and Medicine Hat Trip Report

Great report! Nice to read about your reflections on the weekend.
Very nice to meet you again.
by Jwolf
Tue May 23, 2017 11:18 am
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Favourite Apps for running, health, etc?
Replies: 6
Views: 5155

Re: Favourite Apps for running, health, etc?

I primarily use Garmin Connect which syncs from my watch by Bluetooth. It also automatically syncs with Strava, but I have to admit I don't really look at Strava that often. It is used in some of my other running groups, but I find it too hard to keep up with everyone! I will also use Strava to trac...
by Jwolf
Mon May 22, 2017 6:45 pm
Forum: Run/Race Reports
Topic: IronColl and the "10K"
Replies: 17
Views: 19972

Re: IronColl and the "10K"

So happy that it worked out so well for you!! I'm sorry I couldn't be there to see you finish, but it was great to be with you for the rest of the weekend. When I was finishing the half, I couldn't figure out how the 9k mark of your race was 100-200m BEFORE the 42k mark of the marathon when it shoul...
by Jwolf
Sat May 20, 2017 9:58 am
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Jet Plane Saturday
Replies: 8
Views: 4582

Re: Jet Plane Saturday

Yay! I'm almost ready to go.

I actually did a short shake-out run (2 miles) this morning. It's gorgeous out and I couldn't resist.

Looking forward to seeing the gang soon.
by Jwolf
Thu May 11, 2017 12:56 pm
Forum: Run/Race Reports
Topic: Getting it done at BMO, a tale of a new PB
Replies: 19
Views: 21889

Re: Getting it done at BMO, a tale of a new PB

Great run, Bryan! So happy it worked out well for you overall.
by Jwolf
Sun May 07, 2017 12:57 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Racing Sunday
Replies: 13
Views: 8596

Re: Racing Sunday

Beautiful day for a race in Vancouver! I finished the half in 2:08 - happy with that! Rob had a great race too. Now we are watching the marathon finish.

Happy Sunday everyone.
by Jwolf
Sat May 06, 2017 7:56 pm
Forum: Site News, Questions, and Comments
Topic: Future of RM
Replies: 121
Views: 105560

Re: Future of RM

So far in this thread we've had three people offer to contribute to blogs (Jwolf, avis, and daddy_runner). Are you all still game for that? It doesn't have to be on a strict schedule, whatever you can commit to. For Dale's, maybe what we could do is tweet and discuss what you're already blogging in...
by Jwolf
Sat May 06, 2017 7:37 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Increase in Canadian marathoners
Replies: 1
Views: 2344

Re: Increase in Canadian marathoners

Please stop plagiarizing!!!

Here's the source of the article: http://runningmagazine.ca/seth-marcacci ... marathons/
by Jwolf
Sat May 06, 2017 9:55 am
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Nike Marathon sub 2 hour marathon attempt
Replies: 11
Views: 6031

Re: Nike Marathon sub 2 hour marathon attempt

A really good summary: http://sportsscientists.com/2017/05/eliud-kipchoge-20025/ TLDR version: What does this mean for the prospects of a legitimate sub-2 hour marathon? I think all the tactics that Nike threw at the runners today are probably worth 90 seconds to two minutes (this is an estimate, ho...
by Jwolf
Sat May 06, 2017 9:41 am
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Nike Marathon sub 2 hour marathon attempt
Replies: 11
Views: 6031

Re: Nike Marathon sub 2 hour marathon attempt

chunkymonkeymelonhed wrote:It was interesting to see the pacers do their job as well. You could see how much they wanted him to get it. Cool.

Yes! Very cool. And they did those switches like a well-oiled machine. All of those pacers are also world-class runners.
by Jwolf
Sat May 06, 2017 8:23 am
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Nike Marathon sub 2 hour marathon attempt
Replies: 11
Views: 6031

Re: Nike Marathon sub 2 hour marathon attempt

I stayed up to watch this last night and I'm glad I did. It was quite amazing to watch. Eliud Kipchoge made history early this morning, running 42.2K in 2:00:24. He missed the sub-2:00 by 25 seconds (which is actually quite a lot in a marathon!), but that doesn't take away from the the extraordinary...
by Jwolf
Fri May 05, 2017 7:16 pm
Forum: The Dark Side
Topic: Cycling rocks
Replies: 24
Views: 24606

Re: Cycling rocks

Ironboy wrote:I've been away for a long time, so perhaps my perspective has changed, or i don't remember our missed some of the history that might justify the tone of this thread.

Yes, you've missed a lot.
by Jwolf
Fri May 05, 2017 6:36 pm
Forum: Site News, Questions, and Comments
Topic: Future of RM
Replies: 121
Views: 105560

Re: Future of RM

When I try to log in with runningmania.com as the username, it says the username doesn't exist. But when I try to create it as a new username, it says it's already taken. :/ Maybe it doesn't like the .com in the username. Will figure this out. I know we already have a twitter account too, I just ne...

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