Reggae Marathon and other running news

We have a lot of running news to share;  its been a busy couple of months running, training and getting ready for the Reggae Marathon in Negril, December 4.

First of all, if you are in the Greater Toronto Area September 24 or 25, stop by the Reggae Marathon booth at the Scotiabank Toronto Marathon Expo.  We'll be there flying the Jamaican colours.  And not just casually, but as the official Blogger for the Reggae Marathon blog.  Look out for news later this week ... and blog posts about the fantastic Negril experience in store for you this December!

That leads to the next big news:  the all new and improved Reggae Marathon web site and blog launches this week.  I'll be blogging and sharing pictures from the Scotiabank Marathon Expo on the weekend and posting stories each week.  I look forward to your comments.

And finally, Sally and I are now booked for our trip to Negril in December!  We can't wait to get back to Negril.  We hope to see you there.

Until next time...
that running guy

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How we spent Terry Fox Sunday

We had a great day today.  We got up early to help out at the Terry Fox Run in Wasaga Beach and followed that up with the celebration of the completion of Sally's 'Quilt for Heart'.  Feels good!

Here are some pictures.

The start of the event...a perfect day on Wasaga Beach

That's the way to run...just have fun!

Our better halves...or the ladies who put up with our early morning runs and our aches & pains

And to top it off, here is Sally's completed 'Quilt for Heart'.  Finished and looking great.

Why do I run?

I get a lot of questions from friends and strangers asking me why I run.

It started with the motivation to loose weight and reduce the risk of high blood pressure and the other 'bad' illnesses bedevilled my family.  Over the years I have raced in multiple running events and triathlons. I have run in every city I have travelled in.  That by itself doesn't explain why.

To try and do that I have given long, rambling answers.  And yes I have seen the polite response.  My wife Sally has learned to give me "the look".

I stumbled across this video recently and it gives the best answer:  running gives me the opportunity to do my absolute best for a cause.  Check out the video for the rest of the story:




Until next time...
that running guy