I used to be uncomfortable with calling myself a runner. I would always say, "I run, but I'm not a runner." Over the past few months of running consistently, I can now proudly declare that I AM A RUNNER! Here is how I would differentiate a runner vs a non-runner: Non-runner: Signs up for races …
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Week 4 starts with an Easter Monday Tempo run through the cemetery… and deer 🦌 🦌
Today's run was 10k. We did a tempo run through York Cemetery, imagining we were being chased by zombies (not really). Thanks to Parm, I ran faster than I expected (~5:10 min/km) and was able to maintain that pace for ~4km. We were so focused on our tempo pace that we completely missed the deer …
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Ode to Strava
To celebrate my first 200km month, I wrote an Ode to Strava. 🤣🤣🤣 You have kept track of my journey ever since we met. How did I ever live without you? You show the world how strong I am, you remind me what I've achieved. I'm happy to hear your voice. I'm worried when I …
7 reasons why running in the rain doesn’t (have to) suck
It was drizzly all day today and, of course, the rain continued into the evening. However, this didn't stop me and 2 other crazies (pictured below!) from having a good time running in the rain. It was actually quite enjoyable and here are some reasons why: The rain keeps you cool so you won't overheat. …
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How did I do on my 2nd 2km time trial?
The first time I did a 2km time trial was 3.5 months ago. I remember pushing myself really hard and I was pretty happy with my 5:03 min/km pace. Fast forward to today, we did another 2km time trial. I was aiming for a sub 5-min/km pace and I did it! I got 4:45 min/km! …
Start of Week 3!
The plan for today was similar to last week's tempo run: 3k warm-up, 2k tempo, 3k cool-down. I wanted to do the tempo part slower than last week because I thought last week (5 min/km) was too fast. After the first 500m of tempo, my pace was 5:10 and I thought, I'm still going too …
Will Run for Pancakes
Today's RunNinja run was long, cold and windy. We ran to Black Creek Community Farm which was having a maple syrup event. #yum At about 10km into the run, I felt a dull pain in my lower back, similar to what I felt in the last 2km of the Chilly Half. The only thing that …
Recovery runs (with friends) are the best!
Today's run was 12k at an EZ pace. It's so crazy to think that just a few months ago, 12k at any pace would not have been a "recovery run" at all, never mind runchatting the whole way! The run was slow and steady ranging between 6:10 to 6:30 min/km and I was reminded of …
Ninja training
I am forever grateful to the North York RunNinjas. Without them, I wouldn't be able to run so consistently and have the courage to train for my first marathon.Each Wednesday, the ninjas do some kind of speed, intervals, or hills training. Tonight's ninja training consisted of 2km warm up, 14 x 300m intervals around the …
Spring is here… But Winter hasn’t left yet!
It's officially the first day of Spring but it still feels like winter. The forecast for the next couple of weeks is hovering around 0C. I never thought I would say this but I'm actually glad that it's staying at this temperature. Other than being slightly cold for the first couple of minutes of the …
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