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Read it. Run it. Can you Dique it?

The race: Grande-Dique 15 km Location: Grande-Dique, New Brunswick When: April 28 Distance: Gave that away above, but, yes, it’s 15 Km Why do it: Prize money; test yourself against some of the best runners in the Maritimes Swag: More like what doesn’t this … Continue reading

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After the pain, the reward

Andre Dubus III has really nailed the sweet taste of accomplishment after a difficult run. I happened to check out his memoir, Townie, and cracked it open to discover that it begins with a scene of a young Dubus III … Continue reading

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Hills: Purcell’s Cove Road

The runner Rob Chambers Elementary school phys ed teacher Current home: Halifax, Nova Scotia Age: 34 A runner for 15 years, Chambers has actively helped “bring the running  lifestyle” to kids at his school through his involvement with the Bluenose … Continue reading

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