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Read it. Run it: Wascally Wabbit III Trail Race

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

The race: Wascally Wabbit III Location: French Village, Nova Scotia When: Early May Distances: 11. 7, 23.4, 50 and 80 km Why do it: Because you enjoy feeling like a kid and running through puddles and mud Swag: Great draw … Continue reading →

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In which I become lost in the woods

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

The situation began to look dire as dusk took hold. Julian, Eric and I – the Three Stooges – were deep in the woods and didn’t really have the best grip on our precise location. More worrisome still was the … Continue reading →

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In which I run with the small fry

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

Little people take races super seriously. Don’t take my word for it. Running with kids today, I saw the full gamut of emotion, or as the Wide World of Sports used to put it: The thrill of victory, the agony … Continue reading →

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To Boston, with love, Halifax

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

Boston, who loves ya? Halifax, your sister city, that’s who. It was readily apparent this evening as more than 1000 runners gathered in Point Pleasant Park in Halifax’s South End to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in … Continue reading →

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Boston and beyond: the spirit of the marathon

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

It’s not easy to break a runner. Runners are tough. They have spirit. They are determined. They run in the face of adversity. Runners are used to pain. But the pain inflicted at the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013 … Continue reading →

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In which I deviate

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

Oh, I know what you’re thinking, you nasty little people. Just because I use the word “deviate” in a post, your minds immediately sink to the lowest common denominator. Sure, I’ve written about “naked” running and all of you piled … Continue reading →

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The Tuesday Kick: Brooks PureFlow 2. Run. Happy?

Posted on April 3, 2013 by

The Shoe: Brooks PureFlow 2 The Official Description: Brooks calls the PureFlow 2 “lush” and “cushy.” It’s easy to picture yourself running with clouds on your feet. “Like peanut butter and jelly or water and energy gels, the lightweight construction … Continue reading →

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Cheap and slinky: Hey, look! I’m working out!

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

It’s just so tawdry: all those cheap-looking women in their slinky tops and their short, shorts. And the men too! It shouldn’t be allowed. After all, who wants to see a bunch of disgusting tramps and vulgar guys sweating? But … Continue reading →

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Read it. Run it. The Moose Run

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

The race: The Moose Run The location: Cow Bay, Nova Scotia When: Late March Distance: 25 km Why do it: Traditional spring tune-up race to gauge your fitness, particularly if you’re planning to run Boston. And because it hurts so … Continue reading →

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Running, in the second person

Posted on March 12, 2013 by

One of the reasons why posts haven’t been so frequent on Sub-three lately is because, in addition to work and training for a half-marathon, I’ve been taking an online course on literary non-fiction technique from the University of Toronto, taught … Continue reading →

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