It is really different from previous years, where it would venture into Gatineau (Qc). I heard an interview where an organizer mentioned it was a source of pride: it was the only Canadian marathon to cross provincial borders.
Now it stays in Ottawa and there are 2 180ยฐ turns. I'm not sure I like it. Could be resistance to change, I had already started visualizing the old course...
Great fall vibes at this morning's #run! Colours and rain. But I'm sad to say it was cut short due to calf... strain? Cramp? Injury of some sort? I walked back the last kilometre.
I'm not even sure how to assess and address this... rest, some foam, massage gun and reevaluate in a few days? When do I know if should consult?
I do have a question, though. When I asked when, and how often I should wear the compression calves sleeves, the guy at the #running shop was saying: always. I was (and probably looked) baffled, so he said: "why not? It's beneficial."
What opinions are out there around wearing those compression sleeves?
Currently, outside, the rain and the winds are really strong in #Montreal ! With the huge temp drop announced (feels like will drop by more than 30C), and the possible snow on top on the rain (that will have turn into ice), I am really not sure if I can run tomorrow.
Hello #Ottawa#runners!
I'll be staying at the Residence Inn (near the airport) for a few days. Any recommendations for nice run paths or trails? Maybe something in the range of 10km total (can be 5 km one way and I circle back)
Hahahaha my watch telling me it's time to stand after a 23.2 km run... bug off!!! I need to sit to eat and drink coffee. Don't worry the kids will have me stand up real quick!
Hahaha I finally decided on wearing shorts for today's run. Yes, my first time this year. Yes, I did regret it! Winds and rain were brutal!!
And now it snows?!? I can understand why I was cold! ๐คฃ
But the good news is that my hip pain is already gone!
Precision: the actual location of the pain is hard to describe: it's in the hip region. It would not allow me to sit legs crossed, or mount a bike, but didn't really prevent me from running. Doesn't matter, it's gone!
I will not lie, I'm done with winter. But winter is not done.
I usually embrace outdoor conditions, but today was a treadmill day. My first, and hopefully, my last of the year. This is not my cup of tea!!
Almost exactly 36h before #marathon start time!
I was super anxious, and still am, but I'm also getting more confident. I changed my mindset: my primary goal is now to finish it with a smile still on my face.
Anxiety is triggered because in 2012 I attempted the marathon, but got a laryngitis few days prior and didn't complete it. This week, I had some cold symptoms. My mind went: "I know this pattern!! I know how this plays out!"
Focusing on the fun of #running helps tremendously!
do you have good recommendations for a book about the life of runner? Not a technical book. Born to Run (1) would fit this description, or Outsider by Brett Popplewell.
Weather was all over the place for this morning's long run! Sometimes very windy, sometimes sunny... but hey! That's spring...
I was very happy to go on new paths this time! I went along the Lachine Canal from the Old Port for a few km.
My perception of my running was all over the place this morning. Not after long, I decided to stop worrying about HR zones.
It occurred to me this morning that I might be fighting off a virus: my pace was also off last Thursday. I've been sneezing (only that) and thought it was allergies.
I also decided to change my route, as it was too windy for my taste today. So I left the river & climbed Mont-Royal instead.
I'm still proud of sticking to it and finish my 29km planned for today!
I just registered to a fundraising challenge for May; I have set myself a goal of running 215km. While doing so, I'm hoping to raise 1000$ (CAD) for children hospitals in Canada.
The SickKids Foundation manages the fundraising and will give to your nearest children hospital (see the FAQ for details).
This post is a bit left field from my usuals, don't mute me just yet.
My step son got into his school's basketball team. It's a huge deal for him and we're proud of the work he's done to get in.
But we just learned that the coaches communicate with the team via Instagram only, and my question is: what the gigantic analphebetical fuck?? The goal is to limit usage of mental disease promoting clusterfucks, not encouraging it!
I'm baffled. I will take deep breaths now.
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