2015, a year in review
Race reports Running November 30, 2015 No Comments on 2015, a year in reviewNot a great year for me, but an improvement on last year. At the end of 2013 and into the
Chris Battaglia
Team Running Free Markham
Member Since: 2010
Occupation: QA Tech Support
Home: Barrie
About Me: Completed my first marathon in 1980. Started my latest running life in 2007 after a long break from serious running. Completed 52 marathons (45 since 2007) and 54 Ultras, as well as numerous other road and trail races.
Sports: Road/Trail running
Athletic Goals: To stay injury free and continue pushing my limits.
My most catastrophic racing experience was: I did not prepare/train properly for my second marathon in Toronto in 1980. My knee locked up about half way, reducing me to a slow shuffle. I ended up getting picked up by the sweep bus at 34k.
My most memorable racing experience was: Sharing the podium with a Kenyan. He was first, I was second. Of course he was first overall and I was second in my age group, so we weren't exactly on the podium at the same time. But it's the closest I'll ever get ;-)
Favourite Racing Gear: New Balance and Hoka shoes. Sugoi
Favourite Race: EndurRun
Favourite Race Food: Chicken fried rice, oatmeal, gu, bananas, boost
Not a great year for me, but an improvement on last year. At the end of 2013 and into the
Do you run a lot? Do you like long distances? Both? How are your legs for fatigue? Recovery? Have you
On Nov 6th I closed out another season of long distance running with the Hamilton Marathon. This year I completed
On Saturday I ran the Run for the Toad 50k Trail Race. This year is their 10th anniversary. This is
Short Version: I ran around and around and around and around and then I walked a little Then I did
There are a lot of crazy runners in Ontario. In fact we have our own event. It’s called the ENDURrun.
Ran the Friendly Massey Marathon July 17th A small marathon, only about 56 running it, with another 90 doing the
July 2nd was the Creemore Verticle Challenge 50k. A 25k hourglass loop with 50% trail, 50% country road and almost
June 18th I ran the Niagara 50k. This is a big event for our group, as there is a companion
On Saturday I got home from My 50k Trail Race at Sulphur Springs and spent the next little while cleaning
Saturday May 28th was the Sulphur Springs trail run. Sulphur Springs consists of 25k, 50k, 50 mile, 100 mile and
May 22nd 2011 was the 2nd running of the Whitby Marathon. Last year I ran the inaugural race with another
On May 15th I ran the Mississauga Marathon. The Southern Ontario area is a strange place for marathons, last year
So after a less than desirable result at Pick your Poison 50k on Saturday, I was looking for my next
Saturday, I ran the Pick your Poison 50k Trail Race. Confession time my training has not been where I wanted
On Saturday I ran the 52k Seaton Trail Race. This race is put on by the local group, the Seaton
On Saturday Jan 22nd, I ran my first Race of the year, the Frosty Trail Run. This was a low
Here’s my wrap up and review of 2010 This was my first year being a Team RunningFree athlete. I went
This year I had the opportunity to try out some Nathan Hydration Products. Since I had just taken up running
Today was the Whitby Waterfront races. These take place at the Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences facilities in