Beyond the PB…

Athletes are tremendously invested in sport and the entire community that is built around it.  We have had highs and lows with our sporting friends and thrived on the adrenaline of achievement. We checked off Personal Bests (PBs) with a big smile. Eventually though the time for PBs ends, we stretch it for a while

On the Run (As published in the Telegraph Journal September 15, 2021)

After a very exciting weekend of races in Fredericton last week, things slowed just enough this week to give us some time to catch up. Let’s start with the September Run for Renee where Evan Arsenault of Quispamsis (16:12) led the way for Dean Strowbridge of Willow Grove (16:59) and Jeff Queen of Saint John

On the Run (as published in the Telegraph Journal Sept 8, 2021)

On the Run, Sept 6, 2021 Well, it has been a long time since I could say this, we have too many results for just one column this week.  It is great to see so many races back in action.  We will save the Run for Renee and the Demi-marathon de l’Acadie monthly races to

On the Run (As published in the Telegraph Journal, Sept 1, 2021)

Fall is starting to send signals that it is not far off, and the race calendar is looking a little more active so runners around the province have a smile on their face. Although the Fredericton Marathon is traditionally a spring event, this year it has moved to this coming weekend and the excitement is

On the Run (as published in the Telegraph Journal Aug 25, 2021)

Covid continues to mess with our endurance sport community, but it has not kept things from happening altogether.  Unfortunately, this year’s Hampton 5-Miler has had to make the tough decision to postpone until next September, disappointing but certainly understandable as race directors continue to strive to keep us safe. Every event has a different set

On the Run (as published in the Telegraph Journal August 18, 2021)

We all know Covid is not going away but the small reprieve that is allowing some races to happen has been very well received by athletes around the Province and even beyond. This past weekend the Run for Renee had a great turn out in Quispamsis and the times were very speedy.  The women’s event

On the Run Aug 11, 2021 (as published in the Telegraph Journal)

Things are almost starting to look like normal, well the new normal at least, as races come to life around the Province. Let’s start with the runners, and the classic 1-mile run. The Miramichi River Runners Raymond Caissie Mile was held both in person and virtually this past weekend and clearly athletes were feeling the

On the Run Aug 4 (as published in the Telegraph Journal)

Across the Province athletes have fingers crossed that the newly announced Green phase holds as live races begin to unfold.  Let’s catch up on some of the live action already underway this season. The Mountain Bikers are having a great season as trail development is exploding around the province.  This is not only great for