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In which I run with an Olympian

When I heard the Halifax Running Club was hosting a run with Eric Gillis, a two-time Canadian Olympian, I knew I had to be there. It was time to test months of training. Gillis is a two-time gold medalist in … Continue reading

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The Sunday Read: Global running: Boston, Kenya, Ethiopia

It’s pouring out there. You’re not really going to run in that, are you? Of course you are! You’re a runner. But once you’re done, this week’s Sunday Read is home waiting for you with stories of running from around … Continue reading

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The Sunday Read: No motivation? Let zombies chase you

I’m a little old-fashioned in that I’m not keen on the current trend toward “warrior races” where pseudo military basic training is crossed with Fear Factor-style challenges (such as electric shocks). Personally, I believe it’s hard enough to run a … Continue reading

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The first Sunday Read

Welcome to what I hope will become a regular feature of Sub-three: The Sunday Read, a weekly collection of running news-related links you can enjoy over coffee (after your long run, of course). Perhaps the most infamous story this week: … Continue reading

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