World Mountain Running Championships - Uphill Course

Final workout before World Mountain Running Champs

Backyard hill repeats

Morning run

10-8-6-5-4 min with 2 min rest + 2 x 30 sec strides with Shaun

Just over a 3.5-minute PB on the same course as last year’s World Masters, which would have placed me 4th then instead of 18th, and I met my goal of finishing in the top half (61/132). I went lactic within the first minute on the road section trying and failing to stay with these younger athletes, some of whom can run 13 minutes for 5 km. Fortunately, I recovered a bit when I got caught behind the bottleneck at the stairs. After settling into a more sensible pace, I managed to pass several runners. I have never experienced such energy at the top, especially with Team Canada cheering so loudly. Huge thanks to Alexandre Ricard for convincing me to apply for this team just days before the deadline. I will never forget this experience.

Huge congrats to the women’s team for finishing 3rd overall!


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World Mountain Running Championships - Uphill Course

Final workout before World Mountain Running Champs

Backyard hill repeats

Morning run

10-8-6-5-4 min with 2 min rest + 2 x 30 sec strides with Shaun

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