So apparently I had to go Air Force to be asked to do the Army Run. Turns out my Brigade is looking for people to make up a team, so I put my name in (with the warning that I am not really an elite or anything). Half marathon.
Pretty cool, I hear they pay for flights and accommodations, not race fees (and possibly not food, but I don't know).
Anyway, not familiar with running in Ottawa, or the Army Run as a whole, I'll take any advice I can get...
Also...
YAY!
Army Run
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Uhm... I'm not in the military, but I was also just about to come and ask for some more info... I might pull an Andy and sleep register for this.
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purdy65 wrote:Uhm... I'm not in the military, but I was also just about to come and ask for some more info... I might pull an Andy and sleep register for this.
Ye gads...it's scarey when people want to start acting like Andy
I've run this race twice (2008 & 2009...and a DNS in 2010). I love the course and I love the vibe.
I remember when this course was just a "twinkling in the eye"...I was at a Race Expo in 2007 and there was a table where two military people were asking for feedback on whether a Support The Troops race was a good idea. I had a long chat with them. I remember thinking to myself that it was a great idea but if no one showed up it would be very demoralizing for our Troops. Well...I'm happy to say this event has an amazing attendance.
I just registered today as part of my "comeback" journey. It will not be my A race this year (one in October is the one I'm planning for this). I fully expect that I will be emotional and teary eyed at the start. I find seeing our soldiers, including many who have come back as amputees, on the course very emotional.
I love this race.
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I did the 5k once with my brother in law (who is Army) and it was an awesome experience. You could pick out the soldiers easily as the ones who didn't jump when the canon went off.
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Ottawa = beautiful vibrant city
Army Run = extremely fun and rewarding run on a great course
That should about cover it...
Army Run = extremely fun and rewarding run on a great course
That should about cover it...
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5th Sep 2015 - Run Ottawa free 5km - 21:05
21st Jun 2015 - UR 4 Men's Cancers 10km - 45:45
16th Jun 2013 - UR 4 Men's Cancers 15km - 1:11:44
16th Apr 2016 - MEC 10 miler - 1:20:21
12th Apr 2015 - EY R4R Half Marathon - 1:41:15
26th May 2013 - Ottawa Marathon - 3:43:51
2017 races - coming up
7th May - Defi Entreprise 10km
28th May - Ottawa Half Marathon
17th Sep - Army Run Half Marathon
5th Sep 2015 - Run Ottawa free 5km - 21:05
21st Jun 2015 - UR 4 Men's Cancers 10km - 45:45
16th Jun 2013 - UR 4 Men's Cancers 15km - 1:11:44
16th Apr 2016 - MEC 10 miler - 1:20:21
12th Apr 2015 - EY R4R Half Marathon - 1:41:15
26th May 2013 - Ottawa Marathon - 3:43:51
2017 races - coming up
7th May - Defi Entreprise 10km
28th May - Ottawa Half Marathon
17th Sep - Army Run Half Marathon
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I have run it all three years that it has been in existence. It is by far, my favourite half-marathon. Unfortunately, I will miss this year as I have a marathon in Minnesota the same weekend. 
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I will admit to some apprehension since I would be going as part of the "Brigade Team".
I told them I would finish and not to expect land speed records.
I told them I would finish and not to expect land speed records.
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I ran the 5 k once and loved the event. I want to go back.
2014
injured
2013
Snowflake 10k....stopped at 5k
Rest of the year a write off because of injury.
2012
Snowflake 10k Jan 1 done
Run 4 Kids 10k Jan 7 done
Harry's Spring Run Off 8k. April 8 a disaster, but I finished
Centurion 50k at Horseshoe Valley (cycling) done
Centurion 50 miler at Blue Mountain (cycling) done.....barely!
Snowflake 5k, Dec 16 - done
2011
Harry Rosen 8k. April. done
Rotary 5k fun run. May. done
CANI 10k. June. done
Canada Day 10k. July. done
Barrie Waterfront 5k. Aug. done
CANI 10 k. Oct. done
Base Borden Army Run 10k. done
injured
2013
Snowflake 10k....stopped at 5k
Rest of the year a write off because of injury.
2012
Snowflake 10k Jan 1 done
Run 4 Kids 10k Jan 7 done
Harry's Spring Run Off 8k. April 8 a disaster, but I finished
Centurion 50k at Horseshoe Valley (cycling) done
Centurion 50 miler at Blue Mountain (cycling) done.....barely!
Snowflake 5k, Dec 16 - done
2011
Harry Rosen 8k. April. done
Rotary 5k fun run. May. done
CANI 10k. June. done
Canada Day 10k. July. done
Barrie Waterfront 5k. Aug. done
CANI 10 k. Oct. done
Base Borden Army Run 10k. done
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DonnaRigs wrote:I will admit to some apprehension since I would be going as part of the "Brigade Team".
I told them I would finish and not to expect land speed records.
I am sure that you will have a great time. Between the number of fellow maniacs and the number of military personnel running, it has a super atmosphere. Good luck!!
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tortoise wrote:DonnaRigs wrote:I will admit to some apprehension since I would be going as part of the "Brigade Team".
I told them I would finish and not to expect land speed records.
I am sure that you will have a great time. Between the number of fellow maniacs and the number of military personnel running, it has a super atmosphere. Good luck!!
What he said!!
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The army run is one of my favourite races too as I feel it was my best running performance to date. I hope to be there again this year to run the 5k with the soldiers from the Soldiers ON program. I think it is a great way for the public to show their support for the forces.
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Mississauga Marathon 2008 - BQ 3:17:38
Bread and Honey 15k 2008 - 1:03:51
Ottawa 10k- May 09 - 37:55 WR
Bread and Honey 5k- 17:37 pb
Army Run Sept/ 09 - 1:20:44 WR
Boston -3:01:50 world record single leg amputee
Ottawa May 10,WR 2:57:47
Boiling point, Windsor, July 2011 - 400m 57.73 .
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Mississauga Marathon 2008 - BQ 3:17:38
Bread and Honey 15k 2008 - 1:03:51
Ottawa 10k- May 09 - 37:55 WR
Bread and Honey 5k- 17:37 pb
Army Run Sept/ 09 - 1:20:44 WR
Boston -3:01:50 world record single leg amputee
Ottawa May 10,WR 2:57:47
Boiling point, Windsor, July 2011 - 400m 57.73 .
my website
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I ran all three of them so far (Half) The first year they were hoping to get 3000 runner's and ended up with 7001. That shows how we support our troops. Last year I think it was 12,000. I love this event, The people, soldiers,course etc. All in all it's a great run. I am already registered for this one. The teck shirts and medals are pretty cool. 
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I've been contemplating venturing back to Ottawa for this one since it started...you guys are talking me into it here...
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gnu wrote:I've been contemplating venturing back to Ottawa for this one since it started...you guys are talking me into it here...
I'm in! DH was very cool with the idea. Just have to confirm some dates and things!
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Favourite run ever! I love love love it!
well.. the 5k I'm doing my first 1/2 at the Army Run this year.
I've participated in this Run since it started, and I can't get enough. The atmosphere is just... incredible.
Gnu - you should join I will get to give you a for real hug that doesn't involve me cringing at the thought I could be giving you a cold
well.. the 5k
I'm doing my first 1/2 at the Army Run this year.I've participated in this Run since it started, and I can't get enough. The atmosphere is just... incredible.
Gnu - you should join
I will get to give you a for real hug that doesn't involve me cringing at the thought I could be giving you a cold When your legs get tired, run with your heart.
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I've been the 1:50 (continous) pace bunny all three years. Hope to be so again this time.
Love this race. I wonder what the course will be this year!
Love this race. I wonder what the course will be this year!
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Louis2 wrote:I ran all three of them so far (Half) The first year they were hoping to get 3000 runner's and ended up with 7001. That shows how we support our troops. Last year I think it was 12,000. I love this event, The people, soldiers,course etc. All in all it's a great run. I am already registered for this one. The teck shirts and medals are pretty cool.
Hey Louis, glad you found your way here. (I'm meetjacc on RR)
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Love this race. I wonder what the course will be this year!
They have the course map posted on the website.
http://www.armyrun.ca/race-info/course/half-marathon/
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January - Richmond Road Races 10 km 41:06
March - St Patrick's Day 10 km 41:31
April - Minto Run for Reach half-marathon 1:28:56
May - Sporting Life 10 km - 41:10
May - Ottawa Marathon - 3:26:37
September - Army Run
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January - Richmond Road Races 10 km 41:06
March - St Patrick's Day 10 km 41:31
April - Minto Run for Reach half-marathon 1:28:56
May - Sporting Life 10 km - 41:10
May - Ottawa Marathon - 3:26:37
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I'll be running the half at the Army Run this year. Scotty is likely going to run the 5K.
Don't worry about being part of a "team" it is more about showing up and taking part than it is about performance!
Don't worry about being part of a "team" it is more about showing up and taking part than it is about performance!
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CAW wrote:I'll be running the half at the Army Run this year. Scotty is likely going to run the 5K.
Don't worry about being part of a "team" it is more about showing up and taking part than it is about performance!
You are doing the half too!!!
I am so excited
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.
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Ironboy wrote:Louis2 wrote:I ran all three of them so far (Half) The first year they were hoping to get 3000 runner's and ended up with 7001. That shows how we support our troops. Last year I think it was 12,000. I love this event, The people, soldiers,course etc. All in all it's a great run. I am already registered for this one. The teck shirts and medals are pretty cool.
Hey Louis, glad you found your way here. (I'm meetjacc on RR)
Thanks I have been falling asleep on RR forums talking to myself.
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I'll know by next week...
Keep your fingers crossed for me!
Keep your fingers crossed for me!
What would you do if you knew you could not fail?
Are you a good witch, or a bad witch?
Are you a good witch, or a bad witch?
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Louis2 wrote:Ironboy wrote:Louis2 wrote:I ran all three of them so far (Half) The first year they were hoping to get 3000 runner's and ended up with 7001. That shows how we support our troops. Last year I think it was 12,000. I love this event, The people, soldiers,course etc. All in all it's a great run. I am already registered for this one. The teck shirts and medals are pretty cool.
Hey Louis, glad you found your way here. (I'm meetjacc on RR)
Thanks I have been falling asleep on RR forums talking to myself.
Feeling like you're talking to yourself is unlikely to happen here.
Feeling like you're hanging out with a bunch of inspired, inspiring albeit a tad crazy bunch of people is more likely
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"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
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Pat29 wrote:Love this race. I wonder what the course will be this year!
They have the course map posted on the website.
http://www.armyrun.ca/race-info/course/half-marathon/
might not use same course as last year might be same as ORW half, announcment soon
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jack wrote:Pat29 wrote:Love this race. I wonder what the course will be this year!
They have the course map posted on the website.
http://www.armyrun.ca/race-info/course/half-marathon/
might not use same course as last year might be same as ORW half, announcment soon
I was wondering about that.
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