Barefoot Running

Barefoot Running – Vibram Five Fingers Are Worth It

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New shoes = Renewed inspiration

OK, it wasn't the shoes. Although the new Adidas Supernova's I picked up last week have solved the blistering problem, the run this morning with the Wasaga Beach Road Runners (logo looks great doesn't it) was truly inspiring. http://sites.google.com/site/wasagabeachroadrunners/

Not only did we get the run in before the rain, but met a new runner and had a great chat with him. Like me, he has been running for a number of years. Around 30 he figured.

In my case, I have been running regularly for about 25 years now. Although if you deduct the 18 months it took me to get hooked, it is more like 23 years. But this is not about me. (if you must revisit that story, check it out here: http://mykalsreport.blogspot.com/2008/11/how-it-started.html.

This gentleman was gracious. He paced me for much of the run. I had a feeling he was holding back. Thank you. :) I am still working up to both the pace and distance and appreciated the company.

At our first walk break I asked him when he started running. With no hesitation he casually responded, "Around age 42". Now I may not be the best at math, but it only took me a second to calculate that he was currently...72! I dam near fell down.

And I only want to finish a marathon!

"Mr X" (keeping his name confidential), you are truly an inspiration".

A final note, I have received tremendous response to my Father's Day post. Thank you all very much for your comments and direct emails. Remember to stay tuned for the announcement within a couple of weeks on where the fund raising efforts will be directed.

Until next time...

Negril vs Wasaga Beach ... You decide

OK, so it doesn't sound like a fair competition. Negril is several miles of white sand with the warm Caribbean water lapping the shores. All year. And what a perfect way to end a marathon run http://reggaemarathon.com/blog/.

Wasaga has over 10 miles of beach with the somewhat cooler water lapping gently against the shore. Not quite 12 months of the year. http://sites.google.com/site/wasagabeachroadrunners/

Both have their qualities. December 5th I'll have to make my choice. In the meantime, vote on your favourite. Just leave a comment in the space below.

And as promised, within a couple of weeks I will be announcing the fund raising association I will be supporting. Stay tuned. For now, please join me on facebook http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=42928009310

In the meantime, enjoy the photos. And thanks for your support.

Until next time...

The Jamdammers know how to party!

When I decided to run in the Reggae Marathon in Negril this December, I contacted the Jamdammers Club in Jamaica to discuss the event and my goals. They have been very helpful over the past months. And just to show that they do like to party as well as run, check out this link from a local paper in Jamaica http://activepaper.olivesoftware.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=Sk1PLzIwMDkvMDYvMjIjQXIwMDIwMA==&Mode=Gif&Locale=english-skin-custom



(Note: scroll down to the right side of the page).



The post race party sure is going to be fun!