Year #8 of running is now in the books!
Highlight #1: Ran 7 full marathons and 1 ultra marathon 50 K
1. Toronto Marathon (May 2015)
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| Castle Loma |
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| Most amazing finisher's medal. Signed up for this race again next year! |
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| Bud didn't wear the medal too long - would have caused neck strain. |
2. Ottawa Marathon (May 2015)
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| Parliament Buildings |
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| 2nd time running this marathon. Back next year! Amazing crowds. |
3. Niagara Ultra 50 K (June 2015)
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| Niagara Falls |
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| One of my favourite races. Turnaround is at Niagara Falls. Back again next year. |
4. Quebec City Marathon (August 2015) - NEW!!!
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| Chateau Frontenac |
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| This race was on my bucket list. 11 hour train ride didn't feel all that long. |
5. Picton Marathon (October 2015) - NEW!!!
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| Picton - population 4000 |
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| Got to visit Belleville - taught 4 years there. First time back in 15 years. |
6. Toronto Waterfront Marathon (October 2015)
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| Always a favourite. Back again next year. |
7. Hamilton Marathon (November 2015)
8. Dallas Marathon (December 2015) -- NEW!!!
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| Reunion Tower |
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| What an amazing experience! Got to stand in the spot that JF Kennedy was fatally shot on November 22, 1963. Hope for 1 USA marathon a year. Eyeing Philadelphia Marathon next year. |
Highlight #2: Met Marathon Superstars!
1. Meb Keflezighi
2. Ryan Hall
3. Deena Kastor
Highlight #3: Ran 1554 K (as of December 28, 2015)
Highlight #4: Have now completed 35 full/ultra marathons.
Highlight #5: Life-time total = 12 389 K (as of December 28, 2015)
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