#army run

The Army Run in Ottawa in September and other journeys

This post covers from 23 Sept to some time in November.

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We left the house early enough to get to the Army Run on time and take our obligatory selfie at the beginning of the race. It was a cool start and as usual we were most likely a little overdressed.

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At the Army Runon the bridge towards Ottawa…Those are Canada’s parliament buildings on the…

I had a reasonable time, but I was on track for a much better time up until the 16K mark. I don’t know anything about sports medicine, but I have observed that in order for me to run well, I have to train on hills…

Canada Army Run

Ottawa, Ontario

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Just got back from travelling to Ottawa for the Army Run. What an amazing race. If anyone can participate in this event, they should...beautiful course...well organized...and very inspirational. I ran past a triple amputee just giving his all on the half marathon and just about burst into tears. 

I gave myself the goal of 2:15 and finished 2:14:42.8, so I am happy. Weather was gorgeous, although a little hot. 

As many of you may remember, last year on October 22nd, one of our very own Canadian soldiers was killed in our nation’s capital in broad daylight in front of the National War Memorial.     On Saturday, September 19th, I visited the memorial for the first time since Cpl. Nathan Cirillo’s death and it brought me to immediate tears. No matter where you think you are safe, nowhere is truly safe from…