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On Being a Scotiabank Half Digital Champion

Bradley on the Run May 8, 2016 May 8, 2016 My Story / Race Reports

When I did my very first Scotiabank race back in 2009, it was a 5K. It seems that the race wasn’t chip timed, so I have no idea how long it took me to finish. What I can remember – vaguely – is that it was a struggle. It was …

BMO Vancouver Half Marathon

Bradley on the Run May 5, 2016 April 16, 2017 My Story / Race Reports

Facebook informed me that Sunday (May 1, 2016) was the five year RUNiversary of my very first half marathon – the 2011 BMO Vancouver Half Marathon! And it was a great day for celebration! Here’s what I looked like in 2011: Over the past few months, I have been running …

Sun Run 2016

Bradley on the Run April 28, 2016 April 28, 2016 My Story

Celebrated my sixth Sun Run this year! Here’s a quick recap of the last few years: Sun Run 2009 (1:17:23) – my very first race…ever! Finished in a solid one hour and 17 minutes Sun Run 2010 (1:04:58) – trimmed over 10 minutes off my previous race results Sun Run 2011 (1:03:23) …

Merino Wool BUFF®: Product Review

Bradley on the Run March 13, 2016 July 12, 2016 My Story / Reviews

Disclaimer: I received a Merino Wool BUFF® to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews! It’s no secret that Buff has become one of my favourite products and most indispensable pieces of running gear. My …

West Van Run Weekend

Bradley on the Run March 9, 2016 March 9, 2016 My Story / Race Reports itemprop="discussionURL"3 Comments

It was a long time coming – months of anticipation – and finally the big weekend arrived! With three distances, amazing weather, enthusiastic volunteers, and over 1000 participants, the West Van Run was a complete success! I was honoured when Kirill, the West Van Run race director, asked me to be …

Friday Five: Bagel Chase

Bradley on the Run March 3, 2016 March 3, 2016 Friday Five / My Story / Race Reports itemprop="discussionURL"5 Comments

While the Bagel Chase may have a tenuous connection to Friday Five, I’m going with this topic because a) the Bagel Chase was a 5 kilometre loop and b) the Bagel Chase was awesome in at least 5 different ways! Debra – adventurous as always (and to be credited for photos …

MEC North Vancouver Race ONE

Bradley on the Run February 28, 2016 March 9, 2016 My Story / Race Reports itemprop="discussionURL"6 Comments

When I started this blog 2 years ago, I hadn’t yet run a full marathon. I hadn’t run a trail race. The first race report I wrote was of the 2014 West Van Run. Fast forward to today – I joined with other enthusiastic members of the West Van Run team …

Recovery Week

Bradley on the Run February 21, 2016 February 21, 2016 My Story itemprop="discussionURL"7 Comments

Hot on the heels of the extremely wet but surprisingly successful First Half Half Marathon on Valentine’s Day, I spent much of last week being pretty inactive. Here are my excuses well thought-out reasons justifying ‘Recovery Week’: The rain – honestly, I just couldn’t take being drenched anymore Work – …