
Meet: Dawn - Pink Chick
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About Me: (edit profile) For several years the only running I did was to run the annual 10k race in the spring. I got my best time when I ran hungover on only a few hours sleep. Finally one year I decided maybe I should really pick up running again on a regular basis and attended a running clinic. After finishing the 10k that year I continued to train and ran my first half marathon. That was in 2002. Later in 2002 I moved to Calgary where my running friends nick-named me Pink Lady, Pinko, Pinky and finally Pink Chick simply because I almost always wore pink when I ran. Truth be known I wear it almost all the time. I ran, well mostly walked, my first marathon in 2003. Since then I've run a ton of shorter 5/10k races, 9 half marathons and I added a second marathon in 2007 when I ran the San Diego RnR Marathon. Today I still run. I'm slow but I'm still out there and lovin' it. Someday I hope to join the Triathlon world.
My CRN Posts:
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Photo of the Week: Winter Running
I thought it only fitting to find a winter photo to go along with Ian’s “Cold Weather...
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Photo of the Week: The Human Race
On Aug 31, 2008 runners around the world united to run the “Nike+ Human Race 10K“....
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Photo of the Week: Catch me, Granny
Some of you may not know this but I’m a grandmother. Nikayla is 7 and runs the trail...
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Photo of the Week: Do You Tri? (The Run)
Last but not least—the run! Ironman 70.3 Monaco 2007 Photo courtesy of Novecentino....
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Featured Running Video - Great Wall Marathon
Looking for an interesting and challenging marathon? You might want to check out the Great...
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Photo of the Week: Do You Tri? (The Bike)
The Bike: Ironman Switzerland 2008 Photo courtesy of Fabio Costa. Be sure to check out his...
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Photo of the Week: Do You Tri? (The Swim)
The Swim: June, 2004 - Ironman Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Photo courtesy of BillFromSpokane....
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Photo of the Week: Running as a Habit?
Some runners make a habit of running but this runner chose to run in a habit. Thanks go to...
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Photo of the Week: Start them Young
Thanks go to Thomas Fan for this photo of a young runner. Got a photo you would like featured,...
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Photo of the Week: Night Runners
Thanks again go to John Harvey1 for letting us feature this photo. Check out his other photos...
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Photo of the Week: Three in a row
Back in the day when I was good at running and high jump I always thought hurdles would be...
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Photo of the Week: The Leading Pack
Notice the difference between form and attire for the leaders versus the ones on the other...
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Photo of the Week: So What’s Your Excuse?
Seem’s lately the topic is excuses so this week’s featured photo seems rather fitting. ...
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Photo of the Week: It’s raining, it’s pouring, did you run?
So it’s a rainy day outside. Do you run or would you use it as an excuse to skip your...
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Photo of the Week: Reflections
As one runs we often reflect on our lives, our goals, whatever or perhaps we are just reflections...
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Photo of the Week: Celebrating Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day to all the Moms out there. So how did you spend yesterday? Did you...
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Photo of the Week: Nottingham
Thanks go to Basegreen for this photo. See more photos from his Flickr site over here. In...
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Photo of the Week: Runners, Start Your Watches
With so many techie gadgets for running, I’m sure this is a common scene at many races....
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Photo of the Week: Winter Wonderland
I don’t know about you but I’m about tired of running in snow for this winter....
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Photo of the Week: Running Skirt
Running skirts for women have become very popular in recent year. But skirts aren’t just...
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Photo of the Week: Chicken on the Run
An interesting outfit, but I’m not sure I’d want to run in it for a number of reasons....
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Photo of the Week: Got your green on?
It’s St Paddy’s Day, have you got your GREEN on? Thanks Zadok for capturing this...
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Photo of the Week: Happy St. Patty’s Day
Yesterday in many a city or town runners celebrated St. Patty’s Day by doing a 5 or 10k...
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Photo of the Week: Fast in Vancouver
Every April, more than 50,000 people run the scenic 10k Vancouver Sun Run. I’d likely...
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Photo of the Week: Paris in the spring
Back in Sept 2006 I featured an excellent photo of the huge crowd running the Paris Marathon....
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Photo of the Week: Who’s Got the Soap
This week’s photo was taken during last year’s Chicago Marathon. No shortage of...
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Photo of the Week: Slug Lane
If the races I ran had this lane, it’s likely where you would find me…lol. Thanks...
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Photo of the Week: How Cold is Too Cold?
Are you a fairweather runner? If the temperatures dropped to below -30C or -22F would you still...
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Photo of the Week: A Brand New Day
Thanks go to Thomas Hawk for this great photo. He captured this image while visiting Seattle....
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Photo of the Week: Little Runner
Little two year old Athan had a great time running the Kid’s Fun Run at Disney’s...
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Photo of the Week: Shoe fit for a Giant
They say it’s hard to find a running shoe in the larger sizes but looks like this person...
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Photo of the Week: Red Run
Runners appear to be all in red for this run. The photo was taken during the Maraton Expo...
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Photo of the Week: Running Suits You
As 2007 draws to an end, it is time reflect on this year’s successes and look forward...
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Photo of the Week: Ho Ho Ho
So Christmas Eve is finally here and Santa will soon be riding his sleigh through the sky and...
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Photo of the Week: Bridge Runners
Some of my favorite race photos are of runners on a bridge. This is a photo of a collegiate...
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Photo of the Week: Elvis Lives
This week’s photo comes to you live from Las Vegas. Elvis lives and has multiplied. Last...
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Photo of the Week: Single File
Most large races start out with crowds of runners several wide and several deep. Cross country...
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Photo of the Week: Ghost on the Run
Credit and thanks go to Kevin for this ghostly photo. It was taken during the Kevin’s...
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Photo of the Week: Creek Crossing
Ever done a trail race? We have an XC race series here in Calgary consisting of 10 races. This...
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Photo of the Week: The Joy of Running
Someone once said they’d take up running when they saw a runner smiling. Well then lace...
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Photo of the Week: Still going strong
This award winning photo was taken during the annual Robin Hood Marathon. Quote from Simon,...
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Photo of the Week: Speed of Flight
This week’s photo is courtesy of Darkmatter. Be sure to check out his flicker site or...
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Photo of the Week: Beach Run
Today’s photo comes to us from Bill Carlson (coacoash3), a member of CRN’s Flicker...
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Photo of the Week: Spiderman Meets His Match
Did you know we had our very own super hero here at CRN? Mark not only leads the way on this...
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Photo of the Week: Swim, Bike, and Run
I found this week’s photo while hanging out in Facebook. Seems that’s the new online...
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Photo of the Week: Scenic Route
This weeks photo comes to us via a running friend of mine, Ken Brant. He and his team members...
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Photo of the Week: Ready, Set, GO!
Friday night in Calgary was a fun night at the track for me and a few friends. A small group...
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Photo of the Week: Ph.D. in Running
If there were a Ph.D in running would you make the passing grade? And would it be based on...
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Photo of the Week: Elite Women @ Boston
So last week’s “race fairy” may not have granted my wishes, but these elite...
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Photo of the Week: Boston Race Fairy
If this “race fairy” could grant you three wishes, what would they be? See Mark,...
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Photo of the Week: Half Marathon Story
This week’s —or should I say photos—come to us from Leana, a fellow running...
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Photo of the Week: Kid’s Marathon
Most of this week I spent my time volunteering as part of the HSBC Calgary Marathon race committee....
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Photo of the Week: Wrong Way
The caption for this photo reads “Хоббит, или Туда и обратно”....
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Photo of the Week: Marathon Relief
I don’t know about you but when I’m in a race, these are always a relief, especially...
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Photo of the Week: Beer Run
This photo gives a whole new meaning to the expression “Beer Run”. Thanks Charlotte...
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Photo of the Week: On the Line
These guys are about to put it on the line and run. Photo curtosy of Orionoir. Be sure to...
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Photo of the Week: Mud Puddles
Some people try to avoid puddles when running, but I think this runner has a better idea. Who...
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Photo of the Week: Everyday People
” I thought it was important to provide balanced coverage of the marathon—to capture...
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Photo of the Week: Shoe Check
A wise runner makes sure his or her shoes are tied up before the race. Looks like this guy...
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Photo of the Week: Ghost Runners
This weeks photo comes to us from Kurt’s Flicker site. Using special effects Kurt has...
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Photo of the Week: Calgary Police Half Marathon, 2007
Race Entry fee - $50 New Runners - $124 Beating my old PR for the course by 24 minutes - PRICELESS This...
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Photo of the Week: Water Hazard
Watch your step at water stations. If they are anything like this one they could be a bit hazardous....
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Photo of the Week: Boston 1904
Today many are running the Boston Marathon. This is what the race looked like back in 1904....
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Photo of the Week: Time to Run
When you’re racing is it time to run or is time running out? Comala, from Caracas, Venezuela,...
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Photo of the Week: Here comes the Easter Bunny
Here comes the Easter Bunny. Only they’re not delivering chocolate eggs they are running...
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Photo of the Week: 99 Luftballons
Okay, I don’t know there could be more or less then 99 balloons in this photo but it...
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Featured Web Site: Runners Rescue
By now many of you are well into your training for upcoming races. Unfortunately injuries are...
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Photo of the Week: In the Green
Saturday, March 17th was St. Patrick’s Day. Did you wear green? Well many of the runners...
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Photo of the Week: Women on the Run
This week’s featured photo comes from Run4Women, a site we featured a while back. This...
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Photo of the Week: Go Bananas
It’s the end of the race, your energy is spent and it’s time to eat. Go Bananas! Thanks...
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Featured Web Site: Road Runners Club of America
I discovered the Road Runners Club of America by accident when Googling “race etiquette”...
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Photo of the Week: After the Race
This photo was taken after a marathon and tells it’s own tale of how the runner felt....
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Photo of the Week: Sprint to the Finish
The finish line is in site. Do you dog it, crawl or are you a sprint finisher? I’m a...
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Featured Blog: Running and Rambling
Are you training for a marathon? Does part of the training plan call for hill training? Just...
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Photo of the Week: Toeing the line
This photo was taken with 21 miles down, 5 miles to go at the OC Marathon. Thanks to David,...
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Featured Website: Time Outdoors
This weeks featured website is Time Outdoors. The site appears to have everything you wanted...
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Photo of the Week: Winter Trail Races
To keep runners motivated throughout the winter, the Calgary Roadrunners does a Cross Country...
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Featured Web site: Canadian Marathoning
This week I’d like to feature Canadian Marathoning, eh. The site is written by an avid...
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Photo of the Week: Cooling Off
Been there done this. Sometimes the best way to cool off during a race is not to drink the...
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Featured Web Site: Just Your Average Joggler
What the heck is a Joggler? By definition it is a runner that juggles while running. Until...
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Featured Web site: Coolrunning
Looking for a great Web site with lots of cool information about running? I mean beside the...
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Photo of the Week: Beach Run
The weather man is promising -20C (dang cold in fahrenheit) where I live by the end of the...
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Featured Web Site: Running4Women
Sorry guys, this week’s featured site is Running4Women. However, that doesn’t mean...
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Photo of the Week: Laundry Day
So is this what your clothesline looks like on laundry day? Photo reprinted with permission...
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Featured Web Site: Blacktoes
Ever go for a run or a race and meet up with a great running group that you just knew you...
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Training Tips for the New Year
This year has almost come and gone. Soon it will be New Year’s Day and the start of a...
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Featured Web Site: Christmas Running
This week I’m doing things a little differently. I did a google search on running, christmas...
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Photo of the Week: Here Comes Santa
Yup, in just one more week, here comes Santa. Have you been a good boy or girl? This photo...
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Featured Web Site: Santa Speedo Run
Looking for something interesting to do (or watch) in Boston this weekend? Well, Saturday,...
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Photo of the Week: Oh Christmas Tree!
This photo made me want to break out singing “Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree…”...
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Featured Web Site: Tri-newbies Online
When I was in Florida last month to watch Ironman I got bitten by a bug—the Triathlon...
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Photo of the Week: Reflective Runners
Jeanne of Too Blog-Challenged is one of my favorite photo bloggers. Her photos often express...
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Featured Website: BreakingTheTape
Tired of the current way you track the running, cycling, swimming and whatever activies you...
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Photo of the Week: Hydrate!
This week’s photo is from Justin: It was taken during the 2005 Marine Corp Marathon,...
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Featured Website: Sport Tracks
Sport Tracks is a website for a handy tool to track your activities and more. It can be easily...
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Photo of the Week: Santa Wait for Me
“Santa, wait for me! I have to tell you what I want for Christmas!” So there’s...
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Featured Web Site: Time-To-Run
This week’s featured site could take a bit of time to explore. I spent a fair bit of...
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Photo of the Week: Swim Start - Ironman Florida 2006
Last weekend, November 4th I spent the day on the beach watching thousands of athletes head...
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Featured Web Site: Badwater UltraMarathon
I recently attended a running club meeting where the guest speaker talked about his experiences...
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Photo of the Week: Nice Legs
This photo is from the Chicago Marathon Oct 22, 2006. If you head over to the original, Vicki...
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Featured Web Site: Marathon Guide
Looking for a new race to run? Want to end the year with a marathon or even start the year...
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Photo of the Day: Boo
Today is Halloween, so I couldn’t resist more runners in Super Hero costumes. So, what...
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Photo of the Week: Winter Color
Well it’s almost November and for some of us that means running in the snow. This photo...
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Featured Web Sites: Nancy, Bolder and Ellie
Yes this week we are featuring not one, but three bloggers. Nancy, Bolder and Ellie are off...
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Photo of the Week: Underwear Run
Thanks to a friend, Nancy, I discoverd this picture and several others of the Underwear Run...
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Featured Web Site: Running Cartoons
Okay gang, I need your help. Searching for and locating great Web sites to feature isn’t...
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Featured Web Site: Kids Running
Aaron posted an article on Children’s Running back in September. I’m an avid believer...
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Photo of the Week: Superwoman vs Superman
You don’t have to be Superwoman or Superman to run a race but sometimes it helps. Do...
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Featured Web Site: Running Past
Running Past is this week’s featured site. I discovered this site while looking for some...
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Photo of the Week: Run for the Cure
Today’s photo is in honor of all those runners, families and survivors that yesterday...
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Featured Web Site: A Trail Runner’s Blog
Saturday, Sept. 23, I head out to run my first trail race of the Calgary Roadrunners 2006/2007...
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Photo of the Week: Ironman Florida
A few weeks ago I featured a photo from Ironman Canada. This week I’d like to feature...
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Featured Website: Running for Fitness
As runners there are so many things we want to know, so many questions we ask ourselves and...
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Photo of the Week: Paris Marathon
I’m always amazed at the number of participants who enter races. Some of you may not...
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Featured Website: Competitive Runner
It’s September and, for some of us, snow will soon be falling. Where I live (Calgary,...
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Photo of the Week: Moose Mountain Trail Race Finisher
The last few photos I have featured have been of complete strangers. Well at least to me. Today...
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Featured Website: Marathon Training Dot Com
A running partner of mine wants to run his first marathon next year. At present he’s...
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Photo of the Week: Elvis Runs, Do You?
When it comes to running, anyone can do it. Even Elvis. Thanks go to Carajune for this photo...
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Featured Website: 26.2 Miles vs Naomi
If you’re anything like me, you probably have at least 4 or 5 pairs of runners (that...
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Photo of the Week: Ironman Canada
A couple of years ago I ran my first marathon and for me that was a big challenge. Now imagine...
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Featured Website: Running With Jack
I like to think of Jack as “the Running Man.” He is a very dedicated runner who...
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Photo of the Week: And the Winner Is …
Welcome to the first Photo of the Week for Complete Running. This week’s choice fittingly...



