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15 km today at Chickakoo, and a Saucony problem…

Posted on Tuesday, May 1, 2007 by Administrator

In doing spring cleanup today, we went to the Stony Plain landfill site, dumped off a load and headed to Chickakoo. What an amazing place to run! More than a few hills, though! We took our map and ran/walked the … Continue reading →

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My trail running shoes are no good for running…

Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 by Administrator

…or so I discovered in last Sunday’s 17 km trail run. I think they were pretty uncomfortable compared to my Saucony’s or my Mizuno’s. They are/were still useable, but why bother when I can run in better shoes? So in … Continue reading →

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Details on my new bike trainer…

Posted on Monday, February 5, 2007 by Administrator

Well I did my first bike ride of this year! Indoors, I did 5 km on my bike using my new trainer. I think this is going to work out fine. I feel different parts of my quads are getting … Continue reading →

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June 11th, 12th and a wonky wheel…

Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 by Administrator

Walk/run 8.5 km on the 11th and rode 52.33 km on the 12th. I covered that distance in 2:31:39 with an average speed of 21 KPH in an ESE wind of between 19 and 28 KPH. I had a little … Continue reading →

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Hydration pack update…

Posted on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 by Administrator

My second trial with the Sierra Hydration pack turned out well with the bite valve bitter taste issue resolved. I guess cleaning it by soaking it in soap and baking soda really helped. The only other tweak I can think … Continue reading →

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Hydration Pack Review

Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2006 by Administrator

High Sierra Model “Soak 2″ hydration pack (www.highsierrasport.com) cost me about $23.00 CDN including taxes. Compare this to the Running Room’s hydration pack at $45.00 CDN or a “Camelbak” at about 50 or 55 dollars. The Running Room’s pack seemed … Continue reading →

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Ice Cleats Review

Posted on Sunday, January 1, 2006 by Administrator

Short and Sweet: First run 2006. Distance 5 miles. Conditions black ice due to freezing rain the night before. Conclusion: Worth the price, will use again. I could not have walked, let alone run today without them. Remember, you can … Continue reading →

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