Last Place Champ – Page 6 – Winning Is More Than First Place

Meagan

Why did you sign up to do this race?

There were a few factors that led to me signing up to do an Ironman event. Ever since joining my local tri club 8 years ago, I had a goal of completing an Ironman (3.8km swim, 180km ride and …

Nicole

Why did you sign up to do this race?

I signed up for the Times Colonist 10K (TC10K) because I wanted to get back into running. I had been active in sports and running up until about 3 years ago when I was diagnosed with a chronic illness. My …

Zeke

Heads up, this one’s a tearjerker…

Zeke

{ As told by mom, Juliana }

Zeke is our 10th child, who was born with a rare disorder (OEIS – cloacal exstrophy, omphalecele, tethered spinal cord, etc.). There are currently only 125 people alive with his disorder. Technically, he was born from the …

Stacey

Stacey sent in a story of her own that we loved and of course we had to post it on her “runiversary”. 🙂

One year ago today… June 03, 2018

I celebrated community spirit, and myself, today – participating in the #yeg #highstreetmile by dragging my asthmatic / non ACL / …

Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Father's Day Gift Guide

Psssst, dads like presents, too! Just wanted to throw out some gift ideas for your runner-centric, athlete, active dads or even those that are just getting started to a more healthy lifestyle.

Gone For a Run Ultra Pocket Hat: A technical, moisture-wicking cap that shields from UV rays …

Toni

Why did you sign up to do this race?

I actually was given the race because a friend of mine wasn’t able to make it. She had seen that I had been getting into more and more runs during the year and offered to transfer over her race entry to my name. I had never done a …

Laura

Why did you sign up to do this marathon?

It’s my hometown race. I actually grew up about 40 minutes north of Pittsburgh in Allegheny Township.

How did you feel once you crossed the finish line?

So relieved to be done, achy from pre-existing injuries, as well as from the day’s efforts, and excited …

Lisa

Why did you sign up to do this race?

My running partner broached the idea of doing the 50k at Run Woodstock. We both liked it for several reasons: it’s hippie themed (there’s even an optional nude 5k at night!), the fact that you could camp the entire weekend, and there were musical acts and yoga workouts. …