So, I picked up some Barefoot shoes at Fast Trax and have had a chance to try them out. The clerk at the store told me to start out running for only 5 minutes in them and slowly build from … Continue reading →

Have you ever noticed that when you are looking for answers, they tend to miraculously appear in front of you? I have. Case and point, I just got back from Mexico where, as usual I did not take any running … Continue reading →

Are you afraid of the dark? I’m not! I’ve ran 3 Death Races and the Lost Soul ultra marathon in Lethbridge, all of which require running through the night. That said I do remember my apprehension about running at night … Continue reading →

Well, it’s been over a year since I’ve ran an Ultra Marathon and almost as long since I even ran a regular marathon, but I finally got some week day runs in. I only did a couple of 7ks and … Continue reading →

It looks like the regular registration is now full for the 2012 Canadian Death Race. Anyone wanting to enter will now have to sign up for the lottery. It sells out faster and faster each year.

So, now that I’ve signed up for the 2012 Canadian Death Race, it’s time to start thinking about training. The longest run I have done in the last year+ was the St.Albert Marathon in May 2011. It feels like I’m … Continue reading →

Well, after taking 2011 off (strict orders from my wife), I’m back at the Canadian Death Race for 2012. I will be posting my training progress as I go and I hope you find it useful. Feel free to comment … Continue reading →