Years ago runners were considered masocistic lunatics who put themselves through senseless torture for reasons the mainstream simply could not understand. Sound familiar? I think obstacle course racing now occupies that realm… ad well, let’s just call it misunderstood. In the 70s, all runners were hardcore. They ran through otherwise quiet, normal neighbourhoods in very shortContinue reading “Is OCR what Marathon running was in the good old days?”
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Rise of the Sufferfests
The launch has just gone off. After seeing the trailer, it’s clear this is a movie that needs to be made. Not only is it a good documentary that shows off the true colours of our sport, it looks like it will have some fantastic character and awesome back stories. Here’s the page…
Thanks. Really. Thanks.
It’s impossible not to notice. Summer is gone. I spent it in a whirlwind of renovations and first trimester pregnancy blah. Hence, my blog writing frequency has been less than stellar. But I find myself compelled to write with the changing of the seasons and the not-too-distant arrival of 2014 and all the joys itContinue reading “Thanks. Really. Thanks.”
Race report from the Vancouver Spartan Sprint, 2013
This race was a last minute decision for me. When the race had to be moved to June 1st, I was heart broken. Same day as the Whistler Half. What to do. I’ve hardly trained this year outside of running in races. My foot has been engaged in a nonstop cramp all the way upContinue reading “Race report from the Vancouver Spartan Sprint, 2013”
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