Hi everyone,
I'm new to the forum, led here by the Globe&Mail. I'm excited to find people I can talk running with (and find inspiration to get out there some days).
I just returned to Edmonton from Ottawa, and I took up running in 2009 because walking home during the bus strike was sooooo passé. And boring.
Two 10k and two half-marathons later, I'm STILL trying to find that little spark that craves the run... actually, I found it, but it's just as lazy as I am. However, I like the shape running gives me, and meeting some fun people (usually at the Running Room), and the quiet time for myself that a run gives me.
Now, if it would stop raining in Edmonton every day, that'd be great!
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Ottawa Race Weekend 10k (2009): 1h07m; Army Half-marathon (2009): 2h38m; St. Patrick's Day 5k (2010): 33m; Ottawa Race Weekend Half-marathon (2010): 2h28m (getting better!); St. Patrick's Day 10k (2011): 1h13m (or not); Calgary 10k (2012): 1h06m (new PB!); Canadian Derby Half-marathon (2012): 2h17m (PB!)
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"And now for my next impression, Jesse Owens!" - Bart the Sheriff in Blazing Saddles
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http://runjellyrun.blogspot.com
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"And now for my next impression, Jesse Owens!" - Bart the Sheriff in Blazing Saddles
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http://runjellyrun.blogspot.com
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Excellent that you found us. 
Welcome.
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ultraslacker
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welcome here!
I was living in edmonton when I took up running, and it is a good city for it... hit the river valley and you can run all day without running out of space. :)
I was living in edmonton when I took up running, and it is a good city for it... hit the river valley and you can run all day without running out of space. :)
"You're an ultrarunner, normal rules don't apply to you." (Doonst)
First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. ~Epictetus
First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. ~Epictetus
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Miss*Smiles
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Welcome!
The southern ON farmers would love some of that Edmonton Rain
The southern ON farmers would love some of that Edmonton Rain
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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Miss*Smiles wrote:Welcome!
The southern ON farmers would love some of that Edmonton Rain
+1!
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Why fit in when you were born to stand out?
~ Dr. Suess~
Life is short. Drink the good wine first!
Why fit in when you were born to stand out?
~ Dr. Suess~
Life is short. Drink the good wine first!
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scrumhalfgirl
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welcome!!
Jesse's 2017 Plans
April - Boston Marathon
May - Sporting Life Ottawa 10K
May - Ottawa Half Marathon
April - Boston Marathon
May - Sporting Life Ottawa 10K
May - Ottawa Half Marathon
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Welcome to RM!
"Keep Going. Never Give Up" - Spencer
"Have a little faith in yourself and watch the magic begin" - Ironboy
Plans for 2014:
Run for Women 5K, May 11
Ottawa Race Weekend 10K, May 24
"Have a little faith in yourself and watch the magic begin" - Ironboy
Plans for 2014:
Run for Women 5K, May 11
Ottawa Race Weekend 10K, May 24
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Welcome to RM! It sounds like you'll fit right in!
"We are made of dreams and bones."
--The Garden Song
"By perseverance, the snail reached the ark."
--Charles H. Spurgeon
"I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it."
--Pablo Picasso
--The Garden Song
"By perseverance, the snail reached the ark."
--Charles H. Spurgeon
"I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it."
--Pablo Picasso
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I'm also local. Welcome to the board and to Edmonton.
The river valley is a nice area to run in, as suggested above.
The river valley is a nice area to run in, as suggested above.
If all that you read is everything you believe then let go, then let go, then let go.
Nothing will change if you never choose.
2018 goals: May half marathon, September half marathon
Nothing will change if you never choose.
2018 goals: May half marathon, September half marathon
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Welcome! 
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Hey there! Welcome!
2012 Bread and Honey 5k: 27:30
2012 Harry Rosen 8k: 45:20
2012 SL10k: 52:55
2013 Army Run: 1:58:49
2011 Midsummer's Night Run 15k: 1:35:17
2013 ATB 30k - Coming up!
2011 Scotia TWM Full: UGH! I'll post my next one
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I feel so warm and invited! Thanks, everyone!
Ottawa Race Weekend 10k (2009): 1h07m; Army Half-marathon (2009): 2h38m; St. Patrick's Day 5k (2010): 33m; Ottawa Race Weekend Half-marathon (2010): 2h28m (getting better!); St. Patrick's Day 10k (2011): 1h13m (or not); Calgary 10k (2012): 1h06m (new PB!); Canadian Derby Half-marathon (2012): 2h17m (PB!)
~~~~~~~//~~~~~~~
"And now for my next impression, Jesse Owens!" - Bart the Sheriff in Blazing Saddles
~~~~~~~//~~~~~~~
http://runjellyrun.blogspot.com
~~~~~~~//~~~~~~~
"And now for my next impression, Jesse Owens!" - Bart the Sheriff in Blazing Saddles
~~~~~~~//~~~~~~~
http://runjellyrun.blogspot.com
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TriciaToronto
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braveheart
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Welcome!
"Keep Going. Never Give Up" - Spencer
Don't give up before the miracle.
**formerly campbellskid**
Don't give up before the miracle.
**formerly campbellskid**
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runlolarun
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Welcome
"Why, sometimes I have believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast".
Lewis Carroll
Lewis Carroll
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Welcome to RM!
PB’s (official race results)
5K – 26:20; 8K – 41:28; 10K – 52:13; 15K - 1:22:43; 21.1K – 1:54:16; 30K – 2:51:34; 42.2K – 4:24:14
What is up for 2018
Feb 11th - First Half Vancouver
TBA
Planning & in my sights
Jun 9th - Puddle Jumper Classic
Run the mile you're in. Not the one behind you, and not the one in front of you - the one you are running now - purdy65
5K – 26:20; 8K – 41:28; 10K – 52:13; 15K - 1:22:43; 21.1K – 1:54:16; 30K – 2:51:34; 42.2K – 4:24:14
What is up for 2018
Feb 11th - First Half Vancouver
TBA
Planning & in my sights
Jun 9th - Puddle Jumper Classic
Run the mile you're in. Not the one behind you, and not the one in front of you - the one you are running now
- purdy65
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Welcome!!
Sonia
7 marathons (PB 5:01)
31 halfs (PB 2:10)
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The plan for 2014: 10K des glaces & Apocalypse 5K
2015: No plan at all!
7 marathons (PB 5:01)
31 halfs (PB 2:10)
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The plan for 2014: 10K des glaces & Apocalypse 5K
2015: No plan at all!
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Welcome from the east coast!
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"The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world that it leaves to its children." - Dietrich Bonhoeffer
"I was watching the London Marathon and saw one runner dressed as a chicken and another runner dressed as an egg. I thought: 'This could be interesting'." - Paddy Lennox
"There is no snooze button on a cat who wants breakfast!" - author unknown
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