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Into the Wind

by vince October 7, 2010 Faces

“I’m not a dreamer, and I’m not saying this will initiate any kind of definitive answer or cure to cancer, but I believe in miracles. I have to.” – Terry Fox During my latest race south of the border (Arkansas Traveler 100-miler, report to follow…), I ran a few early miles alongside a couple of [...]

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Barefoot Running and Fixing Your Feet

by vince September 19, 2010 Book Reviews

« My feet are like gnarled old tree branches. »  – Dennis Rodman Does anyone else feel inundated, and frankly really annoyed by all the talk about the barefoot running craze?  Sure I’ve read and very much enjoyed Christopher McDougall’s bestseller “Born to Run”.  I’m also a strong advocate for minimalist shoes.  Whether I’m running a [...]

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Earth Day – Go Green

by vince April 22, 2010 My 2 Cents

“It’s not easy being green” – Kermit the Frog Happy Earth Day!  This important day has prompted Monumental Effort to offer hints and tips to runners on how we could be more environmentally conscious.  We are not suggesting that we are perfect when it comes to thinking about our planet, but we are hoping this [...]

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To Bib or Not To Bib?

by vince March 14, 2010 My 2 Cents

“Pinned you again.” – Nala in The Lion King There’s no more space on my basement wall!  Although these numbered, multi-coloured chest coverings help decorate my otherwise drab and dark laundry room, what real purpose do race bibs serve, specifically in ultra running?  As I perused the photos in the latest edition of the Ultra Running magazine this thought struck [...]

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Kids races

by vince December 9, 2009 My 2 Cents

If you were at this year’s Iroquois Trail Test 32K, you might have had the opportunity to witness another successful Kids Quiz Run.   Nearly twenty future cross-country standouts and Boston qualifiers took part.  Led by Co-race director Geoff Sheppard, the young athletes were put through a short calisthenics routine, some stretches then escorted to various [...]

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