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iRun to stay ahead of the weight gainMyra Abstreiter, Alberta

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

iRun for the fresh air and adrenalin Charlyn McGregor, Saskatchewan

iRun but not enoughMichael Shaw, New Westminister, BC

iRun because my heart tells me to William Martin, Manitoba

iRun because iEat Sherry Maligaspe, British Columbia

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

iRun because I liveGeorges Schneller, Laval, QC

iRun because endorphins are free Cassandra Chouinard, Ontario

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

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

iRun all the livelong day Pierre Saint-Laurent, Québec

iRun because iLoves my man Beverly Huang, Alberta

iRun to someday win the race Lindy Dunlop, Yukon

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

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

iRun because I can’t dance Mario Javier, Ontario

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

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

iRun because running is like breathing to Stephanie McEvoy, Ontario

iRun to challenge my perceived limitations Cassandra Williams, Ontario

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

iRun for the individual pursuit Robert Pelletier, New Brunswick

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

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

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

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

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’s like flying, only lower Glenn Johnson, Ontario

iRun because not everyone can Olivia Harvey, New Brunswick

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

iRun to inspire my kids to tryGlen Johnston, Nunavut

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

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

iRun so I can eat ice cream Sandy Bolan, Ontario

iRun because it has saved my life John Marshall, Alberta

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

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

iRun slowly!Jason Hoffman, Manitoba

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

iRun because endorphins are freeCassandra Chouinard, Ontario

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

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

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

iRun because it makes me feel powerful Sarah Kallaghan, Alberta

iRun to eat Maureen Tritscher, Alberta

iRun therefore I amDuncan Walsh, Nottingham, UK

iRun because it makes me whole Denis Ladouceur, Quebec

iRun because there is no finish line Claire Kilgour, Ontario

iRun for me! Judi Wearing, Saskatchewan

iRun because food tastes better afterwards Patrick Houston, Alberta

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

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

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

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

iRun because I like buying running clothes Pamela Blaikie, Ontario

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

iRun because I like buying running clothes Pamela Blaikie, Ontario

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

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

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

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

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

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

iRun to prove to them that iCan Catherine Smith, Manitoba

iRun for overall wellbeingTrish McCourt, Halifax, NS

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

iRun because walking is too slow Barry Knapp, Ontario

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

iRun because i love to Mirella Petriello, Ontario

iRun to feel great Kathryn Rachar, Saskatchewan

iRun because couch potatoes die young Cathy Andrew, Ontario

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

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

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

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

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

iRun because couch potatoes die young Cathy Andrew, Ontario

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

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

iRun to unleash my inner athleteAdelle Densham, Avonmore, ON

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

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 because otherwise I’m grumpy Alexandre Charest, Quebec

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

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

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 for meKiza Francis, Ottawa,ON

iRun because iEat Sherry Maligaspe, British Columbia

iRun to satisfy the irresistible urge Tim Nixon, British Columbia

iRun away from the abyss Charlene Thomas, Ontario

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 sure beats the bus Robin Robbins, Alberta

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

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

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

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

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

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

iRun slowly! Jason Hoffman, Manitoba

iRun to inspire my children! Wendy Bowen, Manitoba

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

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

iRun because I love the solitude Janene Tailleur, British Columbia

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

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

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

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

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

iRun to kickstart my day Sharon Strueby, Saskatchewan

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