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Posted by: petertherunner on Friday, May 04, 2007 - 06:03 AM
24th Glitnir Reykjavík Marathon 18th August 2007
You'll need the prize money to afford the $4 apples at the grocery store!
Reward yourself upon arrival at the World Famous Blue Lagoon Spa...aaahhhh!
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Posted by: petertherunner on Monday, April 02, 2007 - 11:10 PM
Our fearless runner crossing the finish line...
? If a penguin trips you up and costs you a few minutes, will anybody hear your scream ?
Note: Thanks to Patrice Malloy for this atory, she is a freelance writer based in Cardiff by the Sea, Calif. She placed first woman in the 2002 Antarctica Half Marathon. To hire her, please email:
patrice@patricemalloy.com
Posted by: petertherunner on Monday, March 26, 2007 - 11:21 PM
Not your typical 5km....
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Thanks to the Washington Post for this article...
Readers, don't forget to submit your race story, view our Canada and USA race calendars, find your next triathlon, submit a marathon or half-marathon re-cap, cycling adventure, triathlon journey, or any other race-related story about yourracing,, event experience. My Next Race .com. A series of articles, races, maybe there is an ultra-marathon magazine article you like, or half-marathons worth reporting to our readers? Ultra-marathons, in 2006 or 2007 are worth writing about – 2006 or 2007 event information. Canada Race Calendar – Marathon, Triathlon, Cycling.
Posted by: petertherunner on Wednesday, February 07, 2007 - 03:43 PM
Our fearless ("wacky") leader on one of his many adventures...turning 50!
Note: Kern is an IT Consultant, freelance writer, and the Race Director of the Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon. He has run 133 marathon or longer races, in all fifty states, in twelve countries, and at the North Pole.
For additional information, contact Don Kern, or visit
www.cooladventures.net/sevencontinents.htm
(http://www.cooladventures.net/sevencontinents.htm)
Posted by: petertherunner on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 - 05:06 AM
Runners to get more detailed information on race...
By John Meyer
Denver Post Staff Writer
Watch your step guys!
Note: Thanks to Running USA and John Meyer of the Denver Post.
Readers, don't forget to submit your race story, view our Canada and USA race calendars, find your next triathlon, submit a marathon or half-marathon re-cap, cycling adventure, triathlon journey, or any other race-related story about yourracing,, event experience. My Next Race .com. A series of articles, races, maybe there is an ultra-marathon magazine article you like, or half-marathons worth reporting to our readers? Ultra-marathons, in 2006 or 2007 are worth writing about – 2006 or 2007 event information. Canada Race Calendar – Marathon, Triathlon, Cycling.
Posted by: petertherunner on Wednesday, December 20, 2006 - 06:49 PM
For immediate release Wednesday 20th December 2006.
The Staff at www.MyNextRace.com and All Sports Marketing announced today that the 2005 / 2006 mascot, Pepper, will be moving on to the streets of Hollywood next year, in pursuit of a full-time career following in the pawsteps of Lassie, Garfield and others..
The photo at left shows the little guy, in action at some summer races.
Note: Readers, don't forget to submit your race story, view our Canada and USA race calendars, find your next triathlon, submit a marathon or half-marathon re-cap, cycling adventure, triathlon journey, or any other race-related story about yourracing,, event experience. My Next Race .com. A series of articles, races, maybe there is an ultra-marathon magazine article you like, or half-marathons worth reporting to our readers? Ultra-marathons, in 2006 or 2007 are worth writing about – 2006 or 2007 event information. Canada Race Calendar – Marathon, Triathlon, Cycling.
Posted by: petertherunner on Friday, October 13, 2006 - 05:00 AM
Take these tips with a grain of salt, and chase down with Tequila, then you'll be better prepared to handle these extreme activities...
Chopping my hair off would be easy compared to....
Note: Readers, don't forget to submit your race story, view our Canada and USA race calendars, find your next triathlon, submit a marathon or half-marathon re-cap, cycling adventure, triathlon journey, or any other race-related story about yourracing,, event experience. My Next Race .com. A series of articles, races, maybe there is an ultra-marathon magazine article you like, or half-marathons worth reporting to our readers? Ultra-marathons, in 2006 or 2007 are worth writing about – 2006 or 2007 event information. Canada Race Calendar – Marathon, Triathlon, Cycling.
Posted by: petertherunner on Friday, September 29, 2006 - 11:09 PM
Yet another update from the family roadtrip! Gary, Kit and the kids are safely back home from their adventures but that doesn't mean we can't post their last entry from the road. Sure, it's late by a few days but heck, maybe posting it will help bring back that spirit of vacation
Note: Readers, don't forget to submit your race story, view our Canada and USA race calendars, find your next triathlon, submit a marathon or half-marathon re-cap, cycling adventure, triathlon journey, or any other race-related story about yourracing,, event experience. My Next Race .com. A series of articles, races, maybe there is an ultra-marathon magazine article you like, or half-marathons worth reporting to our readers? Ultra-marathons, in 2006 or 2007 are worth writing about – 2006 or 2007 event information. Canada Race Calendar – Marathon, Triathlon, Cycling.
Posted by: nicko1 on Monday, September 11, 2006 - 04:19 PM
I used to think anyone who ran a marathon was crazy. That was before I did one myself. Now I think people who compete in Ironman triathlons are nuts. But there are some athletes whose activities leave even Ironman competitors scratching their heads.
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Thanks to the Ottawa Citizen and Runners' Web for this story. We won't start talking about the Tour D'Afrique, the toughest Race in the world, or the Race Across America, cycling non-stop with very little sleep from California to the east-coast...
Or the Ottawa National Capital Marathon Triple Crown.
Mark Sutcliffe, The Ottawa Citizen
Published: Sunday, September 10, 2006
Posted by: petertherunner on Saturday, September 09, 2006 - 03:34 PM
Looking for a new Hero.
Note: I would like to thank Martey Henwood from the Canadian Tour for passes to the event.
Yes, this story is not related to our typical comments, but hopefully while reading this you draw some inspiration from young Victor and make your next race a head-turner and your mental focus gets you through the pain...
Posted by: nicko1 on Monday, August 28, 2006 - 08:05 PM
What if they built a river and no one paddled it? Fear not, Teresa and
Michael will paddle it…
Posted by: nicko1 on Wednesday, August 16, 2006 - 09:45 PM
I am very disappointed about the outcome of my race.
Note: Ken Davis is a member of the Markham Centaurs Running Club.
Readers, don't forget to submit your race story, running blog, marathon re-cap, cycling adventure, triathlon journey, or any other race-related story about your racing, event experience. My Next Race .com
Posted by: petertherunner on Friday, February 17, 2006 - 09:13 PM
Our fearless adventurer continues to discover challenging new events to keep his weekends occupied...
Note: For more race details:
http://www.csm-mcs.com/index2.html
Oswin Hall is an avid thrill-seeker and member of the markham Centaurs Run Club.
Posted by: petertherunner on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 - 03:15 PM
Hey Toronto, get ready for some outdoor fun...
Posted by: petertherunner on Friday, April 01, 2005 - 02:43 PM
Our crack team of Ryerson researchers are on the move....
Note: Friday 1st April, 6.30am, Namche Bazar. (EST is 11 hours behind Nepal)
Diary by Terry Kell
Posted by: petertherunner on Monday, March 28, 2005 - 01:07 PM
Our fearless leader and sports-enthusiastic, Norm O'Reilly, switches from the heat and humidity of the Athens Olympics to the cold and barren landscape of Everest....
Note: Stay tuned here for updates on this wacky business trip!
Posted by: petertherunner on Tuesday, March 08, 2005 - 05:04 AM
Our fearless adventurer from Running Free, John Yip, decides he hasn't spent enough time away from the office this summer....
Note: John Yip is an accomplished athlete and part-owner of Markham-based Running Free, he doesn't sleep much either.... www.epicmultisports.ca
Posted by: petertherunner on Sunday, August 29, 2004 - 05:00 AM
Olympic Diary: An Administrator's View of the Athens 2004 Olympic Summer Games
Note: For version with photos, go to www.athens.jacdesign.com.
Regrettably, this is my final post from Athens. It is Sunday evening and the final events are taking place. Wrestling, Taekwando, Volleyball and the men's marathon are going on. They will be followed by the closing ceremonies, expected to be a great show. Around me, our office is physically in boxes and crates; we're packing up computers and preparing cargo for its boat ride home to Canada. It'll be a long all-nighter tonight as we've been tasked with the IT tear-down which starts during the closing ceremonies, in hopes that we get everything done while the athletes and coaches are away. Upon their return (around 1am), there is a big outdoor party planned for all. We'll break from the work for that and resume a few hours later and likely work until late tomorrow.
Note: By: Norm O'Reilly, Final Post - Aug 29th, 2004
Posted by: petertherunner on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 - 05:00 AM
Olympic Diary: An Administrator's View of the Athens 2004 Olympic Summer Games
Note: It seems people liked actually getting the emails, so the plan now is that I will send the email without pictures and to see the pictures (if you want), go to ww.athens.jacdesign.com. Sorry about the changes!
Today was a long and tough day for me. It started very early as I caught a shuttle out to the triathlon venue (located about an hour from where I'm staying), saw the women's triathlon, took a long bus back, ate, worked from 3pm to 1am, took a bus back to our house, watched a bit more Olympics and called it a night. It was both an
exciting day and a very depressing one. The excitement came from the triathlon and its amazing venue and the exciting sprint finish.
Note: By: Norm O'Reilly, August 25th, 2004
Posted by: petertherunner on Tuesday, August 24, 2004 - 10:00 PM
Olympic Diary: An Administrator's View of the Athens 2004 Olympic Summer Games
The Games are in full-swing and the last two days have gone by in a blur. At the Canadian Team administration office, things are getting very busy again as athletes are moving out and athletes who competed at offsite venues are moving into the village to enjoy the lifestyle and partake in the closing ceremonies. There is quite a contrast right now between those athletes still competing and those who have finished their events. Coordinating all of these moves is quite a challenge and has made the work more exciting and fun with the main challenge being to keep the athletes who are finished from bothering those whose events are still to come.
Note: By: Norm O'Reilly, August 23 & 24, 2004
Readers, don't forget to submit your race story, view our Canada and USA race calendars, find your next triathlon, submit a marathon or half-marathon re-cap, cycling adventure, triathlon journey, or any other race-related story about yourracing,, event experience. My Next Race .com. A series of articles, races, maybe there is an ultra-marathon magazine article you like, or half-marathons worth reporting to our readers? Ultra-marathons, in 2006 or 2007 are worth writing about – 2006 or 2007 event information. Canada Race Calendar – Marathon, Triathlon, Cycling.
Posted by: petertherunner on Sunday, August 22, 2004 - 05:00 AM
Olympic Diary: An Administrator's View of the Athens 2004 Olympic Summer Games
The second weekend of the Games has come and gone. As you know, things are finally picking up for Canada in terms of medals and performance. Exciting stuff! Medals are coming in; many top 8's are happening and lots of potential in the coming week. Watch for wrestling, diving, triathlon and gymnastics. Around here the mood has improved considerably in the past couple of days.
Note: By: Norm O'Reilly, August 21st and 22nd, 2004
Posted by: petertherunner on Friday, August 20, 2004 - 05:00 AM
Olympic Diary: An Administrator's View of the Athens 2004 Olympic Summer Games
Tonight the 'big show' of the Olympic Games started. Commonly referred to as 'track and field', the 9 days of athletics events draws the largest crowds of the Games and includes its highest profile events. From these events come Olympic champions who are crowned the 'Worlds Greatest Athletes" (decathlon/heptathlon) and the 'World's Fastest Man/Woman" (100m dash).
Note: By: Norm O'Reilly, August 20th, 2004
Posted by: petertherunner on Thursday, August 19, 2004 - 10:00 PM
Olympic Diary: An Administrator's View of the Athens 2004 Olympic Summer Games
**POSTED AT www.athens.jacdesign.com**
Two more memorable days in Athens have come and gone. It is unbelievable how fast the time passes by and once again I managed to miss a post. I apologize and the only excuse I can offer is that between working, seeing events, meeting athletes and exploring Athens, I simply just lost track of time.
Note: By: Norm O'Reilly, August 18th and 19th, 2004
Posted by: petertherunner on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 05:00 AM
Olympic Diary: An Administrator's View of the Athens 2004 Olympic Summer Games
***NOTE: You can now directly access this list and all archives online at www.athens.jacdesign.com. A big thanks to my friend Jamie who has put it up on his
website.
Some Trivia: The heaviest athlete competing in these games is a strongman from Malaysia. He weighs an impressive 198kg (437 pounds).
Note: By: Norm O'Reilly, August 17th, 2004
Posted by: petertherunner on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 12:56 AM
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Posted by: petertherunner on Sunday, August 15, 2004 - 05:00 AM
The first weekend of the Olympic Games was a wonderful experience for a first-time spectator like me. Through the accreditation I am very fortunate to have; I have access to the Aquatics, Athletics and Triathlon venues. To my surprise, I recently discovered that aquatics accreditation doesn’t simply incorporate swimming, it also includes Diving, Water-Polo and Synchronized Swimming – all sports I’ve never before seen live.
Note: By: Norm O'Reilly, August 15th, 2004
Posted by: petertherunner on Saturday, August 14, 2004 - 05:00 AM
Today’s entry comprises two anecdotal stories, one sport related and one administration related. Judging from how ambush marketing was received, I think you’ll find them interesting.
Note: By: Norm O'Reilly, August 14th, 2004
Posted by: petertherunner on Friday, August 13, 2004 - 05:00 AM
If you read yesterday, you know that I was privy to an incredible experience last night when I walked with the Canadian Team into the Olympic Stadium as part of the Opening Ceremonies. I was prouder to be Canadian than I’d ever been before. As we walked through the tunnel leading to the stadium, you could hear the incredible roar of the crowd and gradually see, with each passing step, more and more of the packed stadium.
Note: By: Norm O'Reilly, August 13th, 2004
Posted by: petertherunner on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 05:00 AM
Olympic Diary: An Administrator's View of the Athens 2004 Olympic Summer Games
Things have hit a frantic pace around here.you can feel the excitement and the rush as the Games are just a few hours away. In reality, they have actually started as events like archery and soccer have begun their preliminary rounds. Media interest is peaking and cameras are everywhere. Here's a quick pic of a Canadian athlete (a synchronized swimmer) doing an interview following Team Canada's flag raising ceremony:
Note: By: Norm O'Reilly, August 12th, 2004
Posted by: petertherunner on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 10:00 PM
Olympic Diary: An Administrator's View of the Athens 2004 Olympic Summer Games
Following two days of discussion around sponsorship, today we'll return our topic to Athens itself and what is happening here from an administrator's point of view. As the days go by and the work takes on a 'regular' nature, it is easy to sway away from the day-to-day routine. Honestly, I often forget where I am until Andy Roddick taps me on the shoulder and asks for directions in the cafeteria!
Note: By: Norm O'Reilly, August 11th, 2004
Posted by: petertherunner on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 - 05:00 AM
Olympic Diary: An Administrator's View of the Athens 2004 Olympic Summer Games
Yesterday's anecdote about McDonalds generated many responses ranging from irate distaste of McDonalds to firm support of their offering and the nutritional value of their foods. It seems we have a divided readership, which itself is very interesting. One thing that a few of you mentioned is the movie "Super size me", which I have never seen. Allegedly, it is about a guy who lives off McDonalds alone for a month and the outcomes are worth seeing. A few even recommended that some athlete's watch it.
Note: By: Norm O'Reilly, August 10th, 2004
Posted by: petertherunner on Monday, August 09, 2004 - 10:00 PM
Olympic Diary: An Administrator's View of the Athens 2004 Olympic Summer Games
Since today was another long (but fun!) admin. day with much of what you've already read about happening again, I thought I'd take a few lines and write a bit about a specific observation that I've had over the my first 10 days in Athens. In this case, it is about one of the IOC's TOP ('The Olympic Program') sponsors, McDonalds and their presence here in Athens.
Note: By: Norm O'Reilly, August 9th, 2004
Posted by: petertherunner on Sunday, August 08, 2004 - 05:20 PM
Olympic Diary: An Administrator's View of the Athens 2004 Olympic Summer Games
I am writing this email in the early morning of August 9th following a very busy day that saw over 150 Canadians arrive in the village. It was chaotic at times but the service provided to the athletes and teams on arrival was very high. They were welcomed and set up in their accommodations in minutes. About a dozen people (myself included) worked from 8am to 2am (some even to 4am) to welcome and help get set up the many teams that arrived through the day and night. ATHOC made things much easier as they have done an incredible job being prepared and airport transfers, customs, luggage, and security have all been extremely efficient. For the most part, athletes and coaches arrive to the village not too long after their flights landed.
Note: By: Norm O'Reilly, August 8th, 2004
Posted by: petertherunner on Saturday, August 07, 2004 - 08:50 PM
Olympic Diary: An Administrator's View of the Athens 2004 Olympic Summer Games
Well today was another interesting day in the admin office. Interesting and long! Many of the athletes have now arrived and the entire mission staff is here. The village is starting to 'buzz' and the final touché are quickly being completed. Grass, trees and flowers are being brought in at an incredible rate and the village is looking better and better all the time. As each day passes, things get better and better here. In the day-to-day administration duties of keys, repairs, databases, emails, etc., sometimes I forget where I am and then a vision or a meeting with some incredible athlete snaps me out of my trance. Today, for example, I met no less than 10 former Olympic medallists. For me, as a sport aficionado, a former middle-of-the-road athlete and a student of sport, experiences like this are both special and humbling.
Note: By: Norm O'Reilly, August 7th, 2004
Posted by: petertherunner on Friday, August 06, 2004 - 07:50 PM
Olympic Diary: An Administrator's View of the Athens 2004 Olympic Summer Games
From the surprising amount of feedback I am receiving, it appears that people are enjoying the emails but that some are receiving them more than once. I apologize for any inconvenience. I am sending the messages remotely from Athens, so that could be the cause of the problem. Now, if you are getting this message multiple times and would rather not, please let me know.
Note: By: Norm O'Reilly August 5th and 6th, 2004
Posted by: petertherunner on Wednesday, August 04, 2004 - 07:44 PM
Olympic Diary: An Administrator's View of the Athens 2004 Olympic Summer Games
Today - also (and more importantly) my dad's birthday - was a prime example of administration challenge in full flight. It was kind of appropriate given that my father is both an entrepreneur and a manager.
Note: By: Norm O'Reilly, August 4th, 2004
Posted by: petertherunner on Tuesday, August 03, 2004 - 08:58 PM
Olympic Diary: An Administrator's View of the Athens 2004 Olympic Summer Games
It is midnight and about 28 or 30 degrees in Athens...I'm sitting on the porch of my athlete's village apartment writing about today. The weather here is truly amazing.day after day of hot temperatures and sunny skies (from what I'm told my 2 days are what it has been like for a month). Of course, I spent all day in an air conditioned office and - as such - there isn't much to say despite a day of consistent work that started about 8am this morning. It is truly amazing how much work goes into supporting an Olympic Team's quest for high performance.
Note: By: Norm O'Reilly, August 3rd, 2004
Posted by: petertherunner on Monday, August 02, 2004 - 03:13 PM
Olympic Diary: An Administrator's View of the Athens 2004 Olympic Summer Games
Well, here is my first contribution while not blurry-eyed, jet-lagged or over-whelmed!
Note: By: Norm O'Reilly, August 2nd, 2004
Posted by: petertherunner on Sunday, August 01, 2004 - 04:09 PM
Olympic Diary: An Administrator's View of the Athens 2004 Olympic Summer Games
Dear Friends,
Based on previous email lists I've been privy to have received (such as Barrie
Shepley's famous notes from Sydney 2000), I've decided to try and send a daily note from Athens describing my experiences as an administrator for the Canadian Olympic Committee's Mission Staff. It likely won't be as exciting as an athlete's report or as pressure-packed as a coach's view but perhaps you'll enjoying see some of the 'management-side' of major Events and how things function. If you'd rather not, just let me know with a quick email and I'll take you off the list.
Note: By: Norm O'Reilly, August 1st, 2004
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