Ottawa Race Weekend is coming up!! Thousands and thousands of runners from all over the world are now arriving in the nation's capital to 'pound the pavement'. The 5K, 10K, half-marathon and of course, the big 'kahuna', the National Capital Marathon will be on the agenda for running enthusiasts of all levels....from those who wish to 'just finish the *#%$$!! race'...to serious competitors vying for world-class titles.
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Local entrepeneur, writer/journalist, broadcaster on our sister station 580 CFRA and now 'The Team 1200' and quite possibly the only 'over-achiever' I know, Mark Sutcliffe, has just started up a fantastic magazine, called 'iRun'. It is 100 percent dedicated to the 'iRunNation'. A must-read for everyone who laces up and goes 'out the door' ..a few times a week, every day, in sweats, or wearing top-of-the-line attire, it matters not what level you are, if you run, you will love this magazine. I especially enjoyed the article about the 'greatest runner who has ever lived: Terry Fox. And......I must mention......the Beer Mile people.
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Beer Mile people compete on a standard 400 metre track. 4 laps equals one mile. Yes, it is a running race. In the Beer Mile, you drink a can of beer before each lap. Four beers, four laps. According to the official website, www.beermile.com, Seanna Robinson of Hamilton Ontario holds the women's record in the Beer Mile, with a time of 6:42.
That is a record that is just waiting to be broken.
I may have to challenge the time of 6:42.
I need a pair of running shoes and 4 cans of beer.
And a timer.
And a responsible ride home.
Stay tuned.
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p.s. check out the website for 'iRun' magazine, here's the link
p.s. check out the website for 'iRun' magazine, here's the link
