It all started quite innocently. I volunteered to be a pace bunny for Ottawa Race Weekend and when I discovered that I had to wear a shirt that was too big and a hat with ears on it, I decided If I had to look silly why not look really silly. I went to WalmartContinue reading “The Life and Times of a Costumed 60 Minute Bunny: AKA Never Run a 10K in a Hazmat Suit.”
Category Archives: running
Chicago Marathon 2013 Race Report
Chicago Marathon Race Report The short version Great race, great city definitely put it on your to do list. The long version Twenty runners from K2J Fitness made the trip to Chicago for the marathon. The flight was uneventful and we got lots of help with our first hurdle figuring out how to buy aContinue reading “Chicago Marathon 2013 Race Report”
2013 ITU World Duathlon Championships Race Report
The Short Version: No medal, but I did place 5th in my age group and I now own Tri shorts with my name on the bum. Running first is hard work, Duathletes everywhere: I salute you! The Long Version: It’s kind of nice to be able to ride your bike from home to the bikeContinue reading “2013 ITU World Duathlon Championships Race Report”
Running in Southern Germany in 2000
I wrote this 20 years ago so things have probably changed, but even 20 years ago running in Canada was not like this! My husband and I recently spent four years living in southern Germany with our two small children. I have been running for years, so when we moved to Germany I continued toContinue reading “Running in Southern Germany in 2000”
Tips for your First Running Race
Race Season is here! This is pretty basic but if you are doing or thinking about doing your first race you may find something useful . Registration Almost all races have pre-registration and the easiest way to register is on-line. Although there is often a processing fee for on-line registration. If you are not comfortableContinue reading “Tips for your First Running Race”
A little background
I think I need to start this blog with a little background. I am a 58 year old mother of two. I am happily married (primarily because my husband puts up with a lot), I coach, I race and I work for an outdoor retailer. I did not “discover” fitness later in life. I ranContinue reading “A little background”
