iRun to my happy place and some days it’s very – Doreen May, Alberta
iRun iRun to satisfy the irresistible urge – Tim Nixon, British Columbia
iRun because it’s fun when it’s done – Sue Matte, Ontario
iRun iRun slowly! – Jason Hoffman, Manitoba
iRun because when I run I feel most alive – Meghan Lynch, Ottawa, ON
iRun because I cannot say no to a second slice of chocolate cake – Emily Shandruk, Vancouver, BC
iRun because pecan pie, french fries and beer are chasing me – Teresa Sterling, Ottawa , ON
iRun because running is like breathing to – Stephanie McEvoy, Ontario
iRun because it makes me feel powerful – Carlene Paquette, Carp, ON
iRun because it’s a great way to see the world – Sherry Mahoney, British Columbia
iRun iRun because endorphins are free – Cassandra Chouinard, Ontario
iRun because it’s in me – Michael Foley, Stittsville, ON
iRun iRun for me! – Judi Wearing, Saskatchewan
iRun at 50 years old because at 43 I couldn’t – Peter Cicalo, Ontario
iRun because I can’t dance – Mario Javier, Ontario
iRun slowly! – Jason Hoffman, Manitoba
iRun because it’s cheaper than therapy – Leah Boulter, Alberta
iRun iRun because i love to – Mirella Petriello, Ontario
iRun iRun because somebody once told me I couldn't – Heidi Abbey-Der, Saskatchewan
iRun for the moment when both feet are off the ground – Catherine Anderson, British Columbia
iRun iRun away from the abyss – Charlene Thomas, Ontario
iRun because I get foot rubs afterward – Kate Howerton, British Columbia
iRun iRun because iEat – Sherry Maligaspe, British Columbia
iRun because it makes me feel powerful – Sarah Kallaghan, Alberta
iRun for relaxation and to motivate my two sons – Keith Bradbury, Newfoundland
iRun to prove to them that iCan – Catherine Smith, Manitoba
iRun because I’ve lost 80 lbs and running has become fun – Cheryl Kelly, Ontario
iRun because food tastes better afterwards – Patrick Houston, Alberta
iRun so I can eat ice cream – Sandy Bolan, Ontario
iRun iRun for the challenge and to remember to fully live – Pascale Synnott, Québec
iRun iRun because it helps me see things more clearly – Jennifer Pitts, Ontario
iRun because I want to live to be 100! – Colette DeJean, Ontario
iRun because it’s better than almost everything else – Nathan Carey, Ontario
iRun iRun because walking is too slow – Barry Knapp, Ontario
iRun for the challenge to go faster and farther – Steven Matejka, Alberta
iRun because I like buying running clothes – Pamela Blaikie, Ontario
iRun iRun to inspire my children! – Wendy Bowen, Manitoba
iRun because I want to qualify for Boston and raise money for charities near and dear to my heart – Christine Gracel, Calgary, AB
iRun because people around me inspire me – Pina Bevilacqua, Caledon, ON
iRun because it reminds me that I am capable of so much more than I have done – James Sauve, Ottawa, ON
iRun to someday win the race – Lindy Dunlop, Yukon
iRun iRun to kickstart my day – Sharon Strueby, Saskatchewan
iRun to stay ahead of the weight gain – Myra Abstreiter, Alberta
iRun because iLoves my man – Beverly Huang, Alberta
iRun because not everyone can – Olivia Harvey, New Brunswick
iRun because it gets my husband out there – Tricia LaLonde, Alberta
iRun because I learn more about who I am with every km – Steph Mansell, Quebec
iRun see where my feet will take me today – Megan Dolinskas, New York
iRun because it gives my day a boost of energy – Sara Campbell, Nova Scotia
iRun iRun because couch potatoes die young – Cathy Andrew, Ontario
iRun to prove to myself I can – Lesley McGougan, Brampton, ON
iRun because it makes me whole – Denis Ladouceur, Quebec
iRun because endorphins are free – Cassandra Chouinard, Ontario
iRun iRun at 50 years old because at 43 I couldn't – Peter Cicalo, Ontario
iRun because I can and I’m grateful – Terry SanCartier, Gatineau, QC
iRun iRun for the individual pursuit – Robert Pelletier, New Brunswick
iRun iRun so that I can live longer and stronger – Derek MacPhail, Ontario
iRun iRun to challenge my perceived limitations – Cassandra Williams, Ontario
iRun because it makes me a better person, a better wife, a better mother and a better friend – Nathalie Joncas-Caissie, St-Antoine, NB
iRun iRun for relaxation and to motivate my two sons – Keith Bradbury, Newfoundland
iRun because I love the solitude – Janene Tailleur, British Columbia
iRun because it cleans up my life, because I drink more water, sleep better and eat healthier foods – Robin McIntyre, Ottawa, ON
iRun iRun to eat more, especially sweet potatoe fries – Joanna Skomra, Ontario
iRun iRun because it's a great stress release – Brooke McKenzie, Yukon
iRun because I am not as clumsy I thought I was – Hanna Baer, Quebec
iRun for me – Kiza Francis, Ottawa,ON
iRun because there is no finish line – Claire Kilgour, Ontario
iRun iRun to maintain a strong physical and mental state – Tammy Rainville, Ontario
iRun for the cool t-shirts! – Pina Bevilacqua, Ontario
iRun iRun all the livelong day – Pierre Saint-Laurent, Québec
iRun because somebody once told me I couldn’t – Heidi Abbey-Der, Saskatchewan
iRun iRun because it sure beats the bus – Robin Robbins, Alberta
iRun because of the peace and strength it brings me – Michelle Jordan, Ottawa, ON
iRun for health, iRun for life – Pat Cheung, British Columbia
iRun and run, and run, and run, and nobody can stop me – Andrei Lucaciu, Ontario
iRun to inspire my kids to try – Glen Johnston, Nunavut
iRun away from the negative and towards the positive – Teri Lepard, Alberta
iRun iRun to feel great – Kathryn Rachar, Saskatchewan
iRun because I want to be a role model for our six kids – Catherine Empey, British Columbia
iRun iRun because I like buying running clothes – Pamela Blaikie, Ontario
iRun iRun to challenge my mind, body and soul – Sonia Mendes, Ontario
iRun because my heart tells me to – William Martin, Manitoba
iRun but not enough – Michael Shaw, New Westminister, BC
iRun because I live – Georges Schneller, Laval, QC
iRun because it gives me freedom to relax my brain – Marie-Claude Gregoire, Nova Scotia
iRun iRun because I love the sense of accomplishment – Amber Moase, Nova Scotia
iRun because I need it to soothe the soul, keep me in shape and for overall wellbeing – Beth Neil, Lombardy, ON
iRun because all the ladies are chasing my sexy runner’s body – Chris Baker, Etobicoke, ON
iRun iRun because it is my tonic and my salvation – Georgia Ioannou, British Columbia
iRun for overall wellbeing – Trish McCourt, Halifax, NS
iRun because iEat – Sherry Maligaspe, British Columbia
iRun iRun to correct years of sedentary living! – Mike Scott, Ontario
iRun iRun for the fresh air and adrenalin – Charlyn McGregor, Saskatchewan
iRun to be free and enjoy our beautiful country – Cheryl Carter, Clearwater , BC
iRun because couch potatoes die young – Cathy Andrew, Ontario
iRun iRun because it's cheaper than therapy – Leah Boulter, Alberta
iRun to get to know myself, my strength and my spirit – Lisa Groulx, Ontario
iRun iRun because it gives me freedom to relax my brain – Marie-Claude Gregoire, Nova Scotia
iRun because I never thought I would be able to – Gary Morris, Winnipeg, MB
iRun because it has saved my life – John Marshall, Alberta
iRun iRun because it's better than almost everything else – Nathan Carey, Ontario
iRun because otherwise I’m grumpy – Alexandre Charest, Quebec
iRun whenever I feel the need to escape – Iona Hillis, Ontario
iRun iRun because I learn more about who I am with every km – Steph Mansell, Quebec
iRun iRun because I like to be healthy – Melanie Oickle, New Brunswick
iRun because it is my tonic and my salvation – Georgia Ioannou, British Columbia
iRun so my daughters know that they can, too – Shelley Kirkpatrick, New Brunswick
iRun to stay fit and release those running endorphins – Liliana Plava, Calgary, AB
iRun iRun to eat – Maureen Tritscher, Alberta
iRun to unleash my inner athlete – Adelle Densham, Avonmore, ON
iRun because it makes me feel good, allows me to spend time with my friends and gives me a feeling of accomplishment – Helen Kolodziejzyk, Calgary, AB
iRun because the wall is meant to be broken – Jonathan Bird, Ontario
iRun because it reminds me of how strong I can be – Monique Lavoie, Ontario
iRun therefore I am – Duncan Walsh, Nottingham, UK
iRun to challenge myself, physically and mentally – Kathleen Keenan, Brampton, ON
iRun because it’s like flying, only lower – Glenn Johnson, Ontario
iRun so I don’t say never ever again – Linda Klaric, Manitoba
iRun iRun for my heart, so it runs for me! – Cathy Brzoza, British Columbia

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Coach Phil Marsh shares the incredible journey of eight recovering drug addicts who discovered the natural high that comes from running a marathon
Addicted to running
Read the profiles of the eight men who ran Ottawa
David Gagnon
I came to Harvest House to change my life. I was going nowhere. I had no education; I owed money; my family had given up on me; most of my doors were closed. Then I heard of Harvest House, a place I could get sober and change my life. When I leave Harvest House, I expect to have my university done and start my career as a police officer.
Running the marathon is a challenge, like being sober for this long. It's something I've never done before, but I'm capable of both.
Josh Hambleton
I was down and out, willing to give up my life- that's when Jesus helped me. Harvest House gave me a second chance at life and I would like to help other addicts find a new way of living.
The marathon is a challenge because I've got very little intrinsic motivation. I committed to it to be part of the group. Teamwork and community are two new concepts which have become foundations in my life. Participating in the marathon is about struggling with the group to overcome, also known as recovery.
Eric Ruhl
I came to Harvest House to stop abusing drugs and alcohol and to start to live a meaningful life. I'm looking forward to working in a career that I am passionate about and living a full and happy life.
The marathon is a challenge because it's something that I never thought possible. I (will) look on it as an accomplishment that I took on and completed.
Brent McRann
I came to Harvest House because drug use made my life unmanageable. I wound up in hospital, jail, and separated from my family.
For me, the marathon is a challenge because I've never completed anything in my life, and this will be the first.
Trevor Struth
I came to Harvest House because I could not live a day to day life without using alcohol or drugs. When I leave, I'm looking forward to becoming an alcohol and drug counsellor. I'm also looking forward to becoming a responsible father to my six year old daughter.
The marathon is a challenge because it's not just running 42k, it's all the kilometres of training that you have to run before the big day. I'm looking forward to starting something and finishing it up.
Peter Bedard
I came to Harvest House to stop repeating the errors of my past, like using drugs, alcohol and people. I want to set my own way. I hope to get a job in the video game industry, have my own place, license and car.
Other than the 42 k, training for the marathon is also about the endurance of training, doing longer and longer runs; not eating what you want, when you want; and having to change my sleeping.
James Reynolds
I started my downward spiral when I was 12, rebelling against a life that I thought was not for me. At 12, I took my first smoke from my parents and stole a mickey from my dad's liquor cabinet. Later on, getting high was all I could think about. It consumed my every thought and took all of my time. I was completely lost- except for my sister, who took it on herself to save her brother's life. She got my ass into Harvest House and 2 years later, I'm a changed person. Scared to commit crime, healthy enough to run a marathon an intelligent enough to build a future around family and education.
I'm planning to start university, continue to manage the Harvest House kitchen, and become senior mentor that residents can look toward for guidance and advice.
The torture of the high mileage on my knees have been a nightmare, but this struggle has opened part of me that has not been tested before. I know without a doubt that if I complete this goal, I will be prepared to do anything I put my mind to.
Tom Mekarski
I came to Harvest House because I needed help dealing with my drinking problem, which I wanted to put behind me. When I leave Harvest House, I am looking forward to maintaining a clean and sober life-style - more physical activity, a better relationship with God. I want to be once again a productive member of society and a good example for my boys.
The Marathon is a big challenge for me. In training, I am losing a bit of weight, which will help. My legs are getting stronger and I can run further. My challenge is to keep up with the regular training schedule, and it's been a pleasure to train with the other team members.
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