Monthly Archives: July 2012

Read it, run it: PEI Marathon

Posted on July 30, 2012 by

The race: BMO Nesbitt Burns Prince Edward Island Marathon Location: North shore of Prince Edward Island to Charlottetown When: Second week of October Distance: 42.2 km Why do it: Relatively flat course with generally good weather that is kind to first-timers and at points very … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Read: Olympic dreams – and dollars

Posted on July 29, 2012 by

Another week, another Sunday Read. I apologize for all the long links this week. But the link shortening service I normally use, bitly, has become increasingly unreliable since they went to a subscription model; this week, after I inserted the … Continue reading →

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In which I run fast(er)

Posted on July 26, 2012 by

So there’s a Greek, a Scot, a Brit and a couple of Canadians…. Sounds like the beginning of a joke, right? Well, it was no joke. This run was serious from the get-go. Bloody Halifax and its hills and its … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Read: Olympians. They ain’t no Tough Mudders

Posted on July 22, 2012 by

I’m pretty certain the Tough Mudder series is going to eclipse the Olympics. After all, no one’s ever heard of the latter and, besides, Olympians don’t get zapped with electricity or anything like that. Wimps. Read on. Obstacle racer Hobie … Continue reading →

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In which I add endurance

Posted on July 22, 2012 by

With a couple of months of consistent running now completed, I feel like I’m starting to regain my legs. As you know, in mid-winter a bad bout of plantar (“Oh, here he goes again,” you say, “back to his endless … Continue reading →

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In which I return to Halifax and run

Posted on July 15, 2012 by

I know, I know: All of you are expecting a Sunday Read. Well, you’re all spoiled. Really. Seriously (for a second), I’m sorry, folks: but I’m in the middle of moving cities and it’s been hectic. I expect by this … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Read: Trash talking, fleeing felons and more

Posted on July 9, 2012 by

It began as a piece about Dusty Olson, a super-talented runner in his own right and a nationally ranked Nordic skier. And then things just sort of spiraled out of control. Outside just published a fascinating interview with Olson. Who’s … Continue reading →

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Breaking news: New trail race: Elgin 40

Posted on July 7, 2012 by

Atlantic Canada has a new trail race – and it’s going to be a tough one. Organizers of the Tour of Elgin, a grueling mountain bike race in the hilly southern highlands of New Brunswick, announced that they will also … Continue reading →

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Gear review: Go Sport ID prototype singlet

Posted on July 5, 2012 by

Honestly, when I received the Go Sport ID prototype singlet, I fully expected it to have some sort of identification band or some such embedded in it. After all, the Houston, TX company is well respected for their clever ID … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Read: Tarahumara drug mules

Posted on July 2, 2012 by

Okay, I know it’s not Sunday. But yesterday was Canada Day, eh, and being a Canuckle-head and all, it was a day off. And I’d call this The Monday Read, but that would be just downright confusing. In any event, … Continue reading →

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