Tag Archives: Running

II Urban Trail Firefighters of Tavira Race Report

by Judy Andrew Piel The Short Version: When we travel we always look for a race to include in the trip. On a recent trip to the Algarve area of Portugal Harold and I found the II Urban Trail Firefighters of Tavira.  It was a bit of a drive, but it was well worth it.Continue reading “II Urban Trail Firefighters of Tavira Race Report”

2020 Bouge Bouge Ottawa Race Report

I have to confess that I am kind of an old school runner. I don’t do colour runs, or foam runs or other strange runs.  I like my runs correctly measured (5K is 5K not 4.8K or 5.1K), with accurate timing and a well-marked course. I have two sisters and they suggested doing the BougeContinue reading “2020 Bouge Bouge Ottawa Race Report”

Boston2Big Sur Marathon(s) Report

Boston 2 Big Sur race report – Its all James’ fault A few months ago, over a beer, after a workout, James pointed out that this year the Boston Marathon  and the Big Sur Marathon are 13 days apart rather than 6. He suggested that based on that and the fact that we were runningContinue reading “Boston2Big Sur Marathon(s) Report”

2017 World Snowshoe Championships Race Report

The 2017 World Snowshoe Championships were held this weekend in Saranac Lake New York. I have been snowshoe running for a few years at Mad Trapper events but this was my first really big Snowshoe Running event. The race was originally supposed to start in downtown Saranac Lake right in front of the town hall.Continue reading “2017 World Snowshoe Championships Race Report”

Hamilton Road2Hope Marathon Race Report

The short version: A well run event on a scenic course and we had great weather. This course has the potential to be a PB run but you need to train specifically for the downhill section. The long version: After doing IM Mont Tremblant in August a fall marathon was not really an ideal planContinue reading “Hamilton Road2Hope Marathon Race Report”