Monthly Archives: March 2012

Saturday Stories

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Patrick

It is time once again for another edition of Saturday Stories, a collection of some of my favourite stories and blog posts from the past week. As always, if you came across anything you feel is worthy of mention here … Continue reading →

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Week 8 of Training for the Ottawa Marathon

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Patrick

With just one run left week eight of training for the Ottawa Marathon is nearly complete. I’ll end the week with a 14 km run tomorrow to give me 80 km for the week. So far this will be my … Continue reading →

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10 km MPW Run at the Track

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Patrick

Tonight was another new workout for me. If you’ve read this blog regularly you’ll know that I have been doing speed intervals at an indoor track on Thursday evenings over the winter. It has allowed me to do speed training … Continue reading →

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Nutrition for runners: Potato Pancakes

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Patrick

Tonight’s recipe is a good one for either breakfast or dinner. In fact it is what we made for dinner tonight. 3 large baking potatoes 2 eggs 1/4 cup of flour Mix ingredients in a big bowl. Add flour little … Continue reading →

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Shoe Brand Loyalty

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Patrick

I am not sure about you but when it comes time to replace my shoes I tend to stick with the same brand/models. Right now that means a pair of New Balance 890 for everyday use and a pair of … Continue reading →

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The Science of Running: Fueling a Long Run

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Patrick

I missed last week’s science of running post because I had a race report to write but I came up with another science of running topic this morning. If you are training for a half-marathon or a marathon make sure … Continue reading →

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Saturday Stories

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Patrick

It is time once again for Saturday Stories, a collection of some of my favourite stories and blog posts from the past week. As always, if you came across anything you feel is worthy of mention here feel free to … Continue reading →

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Week 7 of Training for the Ottawa Marathon

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Patrick

Week seven of training for the Ottawa Marathon is nearly complete. This week’s schedule called for 72 km (45 miles). Following last night’s run I have completed 59.5 km so far this week. With a planned 12 km run tomorrow … Continue reading →

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Nutrition for Runners: Tomato and Goat Cheese Pasta

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Patrick

Since I did not get around to posting a new recipe last night I thought I would do so with tonight’s post. While the recent warm weather has allowed me to run in shorts much earlier than usual it also … Continue reading →

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Early Spring

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Patrick

My first runs of the year in shorts and short sleeves might be my favourite runs of the year. There is just something different about them. It feels liberating after running in extra layers over the winter months. Normally around … Continue reading →

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