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Category Archives: Running
I know I keep saying this, but it’s time to start running again
I haven’t blogged about running for a while because, well, I haven’t been running! I’ve been going through a spell where I wasn’t sure I’d be able to again; a few energy and injury issues, an aging body, and it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Running
Tagged 7 continents, 7 days, 7 marathons, Chau Smith, goals, inspiration, motivation, old runners, older runners, perseverance, running, setting goals, Triple 7 quest
6 Comments
Taking traveling and running to a new level
There are races going on somewhere in the world every weekend. Today, undoubtedly among many others, 3000 runners have gathered in Moncton, New Brunswick for the annual Legs for Literacy races (5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon). As you can … Continue reading
Posted in Running, Travel
Tagged aging, Courir pour Lire, goals, inspiration, Legs for Literacy, Moncton, New Brunswick, old runners, older runners, perseverance, personal goals, Retirement, running, travel
3 Comments
Opportunities reserved for the (gently, gradually) aging – choose your favourite!
Unless you’ve never ever read anything about maintaining continued good health as you age, you are well aware that remaining physically fit is an important part of the formula. Obviously, the definition of physical fitness varies from person to person, … Continue reading
Posted in Odds and Ends, Running
Tagged aging, Canada 55+ Games, health, inspiration, marathons, mental fitness, motivation, older runners, physical activities, physical fitness, Retirement, running, Saint John
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5 advantages of getting old(er)
Speaking as an old(er) person, there is no denying that there are a few downsides to the aging process. However, there are lots of positives which get overlooked all too often, and they are worth celebrating. In order to help … Continue reading
Posted in Odds and Ends, Running
Tagged aging, getting old, inspiration, motivation, old runners, older runners, Retirement
8 Comments
You’re never too old to have a new goal … right?
One thing I learned from my experiences in taking up running late in life is that you can do pretty well everything everyone younger than you can do, but not necessarily at the same pace. Running programs are finally starting to … Continue reading
Motivation, where are you hiding?
In most of the books and blogs I’ve read about writing, the first piece of advice is “put bum in seat”. In other words, to borrow from Nike, “Just do it”. That’s a bit misleading. You not only have to … Continue reading
Posted in Running, Travel
Tagged Blue Nose race weekend, excuses, Half Marathon, Halifax, inspiration, marathons, motivation, older runners, perseverance, procrastination, running, setting goals, target race, training, Washington DC, writing
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Two races, new plans, and a hiatus
Our two 2013 target races (to date) are now consigned to history. Two weeks ago – Mother’s Day weekend – we traveled to Toronto for the Sporting Life 10K. Eight of our family members joined 27,000 others in running down … Continue reading
Posted in Running
Tagged blogging, family, Mother's Day, older runners, Ottawa, Ottawa race Weekend, running, Sporting Life 10K, Toronto, travel, writing
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