Happy racing everyone & speedy vibes for those chasing BQ times. Run strong. You've got this :). Don't fret about the wind. I've run TO twice. Both days were windy & it didn't impact my time. Just tuck yourself into a pack & take turns fighting the wind. TO is an awesome course - very fa...

I think it's time for a belt replacement on my TM. Has anyone ever had to do this? If so, how did you know it needed to be done? My TM is 5 years old and gets quite a bit of use for 6 months of the year!

Sounds like you've set up a good maintenance plan. Breaks from the regular routine are always welcomed in my running world - good for the body & mind. I usually take my break in Nov & Dec - the end of marathon/racing season. January is usually the start of a new marathon build. My approach i...

I was lucky to participate in the CTRR a few years ago - it was, no doubt, the most fun I've had in a running race! And the Cabot Trail is breathtakingly beautiful. I hope you get in. Fingers crossed for you .

Found some, if you are ever in need. Simply Protein bar makes a peanut free kid's version. They're smaller w/ just 4g of protein but you could eat more to get the protein you want . I found them at our Superstore (Loblaws).

Any suggestions? I'm looking for alternatives for my daughter to eat before/during swim meets. She loves Cliff Bars but most meets have peanut free policies.

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Count me in, too. I could use some external motivation to get me out in the chilly early mornings! I did 5 miles this morning - around 43 minutes.

Beautiful day here too - 18 & sunny! I've had two nice walks w/ the puppy. No run yet but I plan to squeeze a short one in @ some point.

Congrats, Lisa! Sounds like a really nice, fun race. I have a great image of you being picked up by KS - very cool .

Great, strong race, Jocelyn - a perfect confidence boost for your 70.3. Your hard training is obviously paying off :). I wouldn't read too much into your run. Heat's tough - especially this time of year when our bodies aren't quite used to it again. Congrats & enjoy the final weeks of your train...

La wrote:Wow. Just wow.

Yes! What an incredible journey, Robin. You're made of some amazing stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think I dig deep but reading your report makes me realize, I barely scratch the surface .

Robinandamelia wrote:Definitely I'm pooped. Stayed home today and definitely not running!

Huge congrats to you, Robin! I too am in awe. What an accomplishment!!! That's a whole other level of dedication, passion & commitment. Embrace your well-deserved rest .

PS. I can't wait for your report .

WOW! That's a massive PB Jesse!!! I was thinking about you yesterday. I knew you were set for something big :). Don't give that BQ another thought; bask in those 14 minutes you shaved off. You'll get it - and then some - next time around. Now that you know how fast you can go, it'll be that much eas...

For me on this chilly & windy Saturday morning: a 2 hr ride w/ an organized cycling group - 9 riders in total - for the 1st time. We were on a busy road riding out of town but most of the ride was on some fairly quiet, country roads. I learned a lot, had fun, felt safe, felt like a cyclist :), a...

Beautiful day here - sunny & 20 degrees. We always skip spring on PEI. It was a chilly 4 degrees on Wednesday & now it feels like summer. I just packed the winter gear away last night! I went out for a hilly 35km ride - nice & early in hopes of finding quiet roads - followed by a 10k run...

scrumhalfgirl wrote:beautiful here! 6 km with the chariot to cap off my highest week ever at 95 km - 2/3 of that with the stroller.

Congrats on reaching a new mileage milestone! I love that you're enjoying your stroller days - I know it's often crazy but it goes by way too fast ...

A long run! 26K slowly done. Big day for Canadian marathoning: Krista Duchene & Reid Coolsaet ran (what should prove to be) Olympic qualifying times in Rotterdam. Let's hope… I wouldn't put it past Athletics Canada to tighten the times even further "in pursuit of excellence", in which...

Sunny Sunday here too! I'm about to hop on my trainer for my longer ride. Oh how I'd love to be going outside. Patience ... Big day for Canadian marathoning: Krista Duchene & Reid Coolsaet ran (what should prove to be) Olympic qualifying times in Rotterdam. What a huge feat for Duchene, especial...

I was up and already out running - out the door at 5:45 (ugh!). 32 km done - I had to be back for 9, so DH and DD could go to rugby practice, so I started early, ran over to my friend's place to pick her up at 7.5 km, then the two of us ran and picked up a third friend who is training for the half,...

I just finished 13.1 perfect, sunny miles OUTSIDE!!! It was mild w/ little wind and I felt so happy . We have a long way to go before our mountains of snow melt but I'm finally feeling hopeful that this crazy winter will end!

My schedule had a tempo on it for today - 2 x 4 km with the first set at marathon pace and the second at half pace. I thought about sticking to the TM so I'd be sure to hit the paces, but the sunshine called my name and I decided to head out with the stroller and use PE instead of pace. Well, shock...

I agree, Mike. With all our snow, it'll be well into May before I hit the track! I've never gone this long without running outside - didn't think it was possible, really!!! It's so helpful to have this group for motivation on those countless TM runs :). Awesome running, everyone! And I'm glad you li...

I think I used to start at 5k pace and work my way down. If I do it this week, I'll probably do 5 repeats @ 5k pace and 5 faster than 5k.

I did 400m rec rather a timed one (probably about 2 minutes). I didn't bother w/ a longer rec between sets. My pace was progressive, working from 10k to 5k - I changed it after each set of 2. Because I did this one last week, I'll do something on my own this week - maybe just a long tempo @ a steady...