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iRun because I cannot say no to a second slice of chocolate cakeEmily Shandruk , Vancouver, BC

iRun to stay fit and release those running endorphinsLiliana Plava , Calgary, AB

iRun because I want to qualify for Boston and raise money for charities near and dear to my heartChristine Gracel , Calgary, AB

iRun because it makes me feel good, allows me to spend time with my friends and gives me a feeling of accomplishmentHelen Kolodziejzyk , Calgary, AB

iRun but not enoughMichael Shaw , New Westminister, BC

iRun because I never thought I would be able toGary Morris , Winnipeg, MB

iRun to challenge myself, physically and mentallyKathleen Keenan , Brampton, ON

iRun because people around me inspire mePina Bevilacqua , Caledon, ON

iRun therefore I amDuncan Walsh , Nottingham, UK

iRun because I liveGeorges Schneller , Laval, QC

iRun to be free and enjoy our beautiful countryCheryl Carter , Clearwater , BC

iRun for overall wellbeingTrish McCourt , Halifax, NS

iRun because it makes me a better person, a better wife, a better mother and a better friendNathalie Joncas-Caissie , St-Antoine, NB

iRun because it makes me feel powerfulCarlene Paquette , Carp, ON

iRun because pecan pie, french fries and beer are chasing meTeresa Sterling , Ottawa , ON

iRun because it’s in meMichael Foley , Stittsville, ON

iRun because it reminds me that I am capable of so much more than I have doneJames Sauve , Ottawa, ON

iRun for meKiza Francis , Ottawa,ON

iRun to prove to myself I canLesley McGougan , Brampton, ON

iRun because all the ladies are chasing my sexy runner’s bodyChris Baker , Etobicoke, ON

iRun because I can and I’m gratefulTerry SanCartier , Gatineau, QC

iRun because when I run I feel most aliveMeghan Lynch , Ottawa, ON

iRun to unleash my inner athleteAdelle Densham , Avonmore, ON

iRun because it cleans up my life, because I drink more water, sleep better and eat healthier foodsRobin McIntyre , Ottawa, ON

iRun because of the peace and strength it brings meMichelle Jordan , Ottawa, ON

iRun because I need it to soothe the soul, keep me in shape and for overall wellbeingBeth Neil , Lombardy, ON

iRun because it is my tonic and my salvation Georgia Ioannou , British Columbia

iRun for relaxation and to motivate my two sonsKeith Bradbury , Newfoundland

iRun because endorphins are freeCassandra Chouinard , Ontario

iRun because somebody once told me I couldn’t Heidi Abbey-Der , Saskatchewan

iRun because couch potatoes die young Cathy Andrew , Ontario

iRun because it’s cheaper than therapy Leah Boulter , Alberta

iRun because I like buying running clothes Pamela Blaikie , Ontario

iRun slowly!Jason Hoffman , Manitoba

iRun because it gives me freedom to relax my brainMarie-Claude Gregoire , Nova Scotia

iRun because I learn more about who I am with every kmSteph Mansell , Quebec

iRun because iEat Sherry Maligaspe , British Columbia

iRun and run, and run, and run, and nobody can stop me Andrei Lucaciu , Ontario

iRun because the wall is meant to be broken Jonathan Bird , Ontario

iRun because it has saved my life John Marshall , Alberta

iRun for the challenge to go faster and farther Steven Matejka , Alberta

iRun to my happy place and some days it’s very Doreen May , Alberta

iRun because food tastes better afterwards Patrick Houston , Alberta

iRun because I can’t dance Mario Javier , Ontario

iRun so I don’t say never ever again Linda Klaric , Manitoba

iRun because it makes me whole Denis Ladouceur , Quebec

iRun because it gets my husband out there Tricia LaLonde , Alberta

iRun away from the negative and towards the positive Teri Lepard , Alberta

iRun because running is like breathing to Stephanie McEvoy , Ontario

iRun because I love the solitude Janene Tailleur , British Columbia

iRun for the moment when both feet are off the ground Catherine Anderson , British Columbia

iRun to someday win the race Lindy Dunlop , Yukon

iRun to stay ahead of the weight gainMyra Abstreiter , Alberta

iRun because otherwise I’m grumpy Alexandre Charest , Quebec

iRun because I get foot rubs afterward Kate Howerton , British Columbia

iRun because iLoves my man Beverly Huang , Alberta

iRun because not everyone can Olivia Harvey , New Brunswick

iRun to get to know myself, my strength and my spirit Lisa Groulx , Ontario

iRun whenever I feel the need to escape Iona Hillis , Ontario

iRun because it’s like flying, only lower Glenn Johnson , Ontario

iRun because it makes me feel powerful Sarah Kallaghan , Alberta

iRun because I’ve lost 80 lbs and running has become fun Cheryl Kelly , Ontario

iRun because there is no finish line Claire Kilgour , Ontario

iRun so my daughters know that they can, too Shelley Kirkpatrick , New Brunswick

iRun because it reminds me of how strong I can be Monique Lavoie , Ontario

iRun because it’s a great way to see the world Sherry Mahoney , British Columbia

iRun because my heart tells me to William Martin , Manitoba

iRun to prove to them that iCan Catherine Smith , Manitoba

iRun because it’s fun when it’s done Sue Matte , Ontario

iRun because I am not as clumsy I thought I was Hanna Baer , Quebec

iRun see where my feet will take me todayMegan Dolinskas , New York

iRun for the cool t-shirts! Pina Bevilacqua , Ontario

iRun because I want to be a role model for our six kids Catherine Empey , British Columbia

iRun to inspire my kids to tryGlen Johnston , Nunavut

iRun so I can eat ice cream Sandy Bolan , Ontario

iRun because I want to live to be 100! Colette DeJean , Ontario

iRun for health, iRun for life Pat Cheung , British Columbia

iRun because it gives my day a boost of energy Sara Campbell , Nova Scotia

iRun because it’s better than almost everything else Nathan Carey , Ontario

iRun at 50 years old because at 43 I couldn’t Peter Cicalo , Ontario

iRun iRun because it is my tonic and my salvation Georgia Ioannou , British Columbia

iRun iRun for relaxation and to motivate my two sons Keith Bradbury , Newfoundland

iRun iRun because endorphins are free Cassandra Chouinard , Ontario

iRun iRun because somebody once told me I couldn't Heidi Abbey-Der , Saskatchewan

iRun iRun because couch potatoes die young Cathy Andrew , Ontario

iRun iRun because it's cheaper than therapy Leah Boulter , Alberta

iRun iRun because I like buying running clothes Pamela Blaikie , Ontario

iRun iRun slowly! Jason Hoffman , Manitoba

iRun iRun because iEat Sherry Maligaspe , British Columbia

iRun iRun because I learn more about who I am with every km Steph Mansell , Quebec

iRun iRun because it gives me freedom to relax my brain Marie-Claude Gregoire , Nova Scotia

iRun iRun at 50 years old because at 43 I couldn't Peter Cicalo , Ontario

iRun iRun because it's better than almost everything else Nathan Carey , Ontario

iRun iRun for my heart, so it runs for me! Cathy Brzoza , British Columbia

iRun iRun to inspire my children! Wendy Bowen , Manitoba

iRun iRun because it sure beats the bus Robin Robbins , Alberta

iRun iRun for the challenge and to remember to fully live Pascale Synnott , Québec

iRun iRun to kickstart my day Sharon Strueby , Saskatchewan

iRun iRun for me! Judi Wearing , Saskatchewan

iRun iRun because it's a great stress release Brooke McKenzie , Yukon

iRun iRun because i love to Mirella Petriello , Ontario

iRun iRun because it helps me see things more clearly Jennifer Pitts , Ontario

iRun iRun to eat Maureen Tritscher , Alberta

iRun iRun to correct years of sedentary living! Mike Scott , Ontario

iRun iRun away from the abyss Charlene Thomas , Ontario

iRun iRun all the livelong day Pierre Saint-Laurent , Québec

iRun iRun to challenge my perceived limitations Cassandra Williams , Ontario

iRun iRun to maintain a strong physical and mental state Tammy Rainville , Ontario

iRun iRun so that I can live longer and stronger Derek MacPhail , Ontario

iRun iRun to feel great Kathryn Rachar , Saskatchewan

iRun iRun because I like to be healthy Melanie Oickle , New Brunswick

iRun iRun to eat more, especially sweet potatoe fries Joanna Skomra , Ontario

iRun iRun for the fresh air and adrenalin Charlyn McGregor , Saskatchewan

iRun iRun for the individual pursuit Robert Pelletier , New Brunswick

iRun iRun to satisfy the irresistible urge Tim Nixon , British Columbia

iRun iRun because I love the sense of accomplishment Amber Moase , Nova Scotia

iRun iRun to challenge my mind, body and soul Sonia Mendes , Ontario

iRun iRun because walking is too slow Barry Knapp , Ontario

Posts Tagged ‘The Negative Splits’

The Hundred Push Ups Program

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

GRANT:
Hey Vicky have you ever heard about this hundred pushup program?
VICKY:
No what’s that?
GRANT:
It’s this website.  It’s also a book now.  They take you from wherever you are at up to 100 push ups.
VICKY:
Cool.  How many can you do?
GRANT:
Count ‘em out!
VICKY:
Okay go!  One… two… three… hmmm struggling a bit… four  [....] nineteen.  Good job!
GRANT:
Ug.  What a [...]

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The Decisive Moment

Monday, June 1st, 2009

VICKY:
How was your trail race this weekend?
GRANT:
What trail race?

VICKY:
Weren’t you going to Mt. Tremblant for the 5 Peaks race?

GRANT:
Oh yeah, that.  Funny story.  Remember how I said I was going to go up there with a photographer and she was going to take pictures for the blog.  Well I went to Montreal to pick her [...]

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Beat Oprah!

Friday, May 29th, 2009

VICKY:
4:29:20
GRANT:
No way.  That’s fast.  Maybe I should have picked someone slower, like Katie Holmes (5:29:58) or David Lee Roth (6:04:43). 
VICKY:
Still think you can do it?
GRANT:
Hell yes I can.  I’m putting her picture up on my bathroom mirror.  I’m going to stare at it every day.  This is going to be like Rocky vs. Mr. T.
VICKY:
May [...]

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Interview With The Running Tourist

Monday, May 25th, 2009

VICKY:
Last month we posted an entry on the blog about running tourism and some of the companies around the world who offer tours.
GRANT:
I was lucky enough to get in contact with Heather Beauchesne who created the Montreal running tours group called The Running Tourist.  First of all, I invite you to visit her website which [...]

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Interview with Music Legend Tom Waits

Saturday, May 16th, 2009

GRANT:
Wow, how exciting.  I can’t believe I am interviewing Tom Waits.
VICKY:
(cough) Very funny.  Can’t speak.  Throat hurts.
GRANT:
You sound rough.  I guess you won’t be running this weekend.
VICKY:
Not me.  You?
GRANT:
Indeed.  Through the magic of the internet I am both publishing this blog and simulataneously running the 5 Peaks trail race in Kingston.  It will be 5.9K [...]

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UPDATE: Poodle to 5K Program

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

VICKY:  
How is it going with Ébène’s running program?
GRANT:
Great.  I have to admit that I have strayed from the exact details of the 5K kick the couch program.  I did that for 4 weeks and then adapted it.  I found this set of trails near my house.  There are several kilometers of trails and great for [...]

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Complete the Training or You Leave in a Box!

Friday, May 8th, 2009

GRANT:
My dad sent me a news story about the Tendai Monks of Kyoto Japan.  The Tendai Monks train their minds by running long distances in the mountains.  This story contains an amazing (and disturbing) account of a monk who was running up a mountain and had a heart attack.  He was told that he had two [...]

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Om

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

GRANT:
My yoga classes have started up again for the spring.  I practice Sivananda Yoga at a centre in Alymer, Quebec.  It’s pretty amazing.  After ball hockey on tuesday my body was really roughed up and sore all over.  Going to yoga was like having a full body massage and I left feeling like a million bucks.
Yoga fulfills a variety different [...]

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Our Meet and Greet with Dr. Jane Goodall…and the Mortifying Moment that Followed

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

VICKY:
You will recall that I accompanied Grant to the Canadian Museum of Nature’s Jane Goodall exhibit a few weeks ago and subsequently wrote a blog on the evolution of running.  In one of the blogs, Grant mentioned that Dr. Goodall was coming to Ottawa.  I didn’t know much about Dr. Goodall as a person so [...]

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Bytown Beavers Win!

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

ANNOUNCER:
The expansion Bytown Beavers of the Ottawa Ball Hockey League won their inaugural game Tuesday night beating the Wabano Iron Wolves 4-2 in a spirited match.  The Beavers struck early and dominated the first 20 minutes then held on for the win.  The Monster Performer of the night was Grant Boland.  Boland was a force defensively and frequently [...]

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