Daniel MacKinnon
Team Running Free Alumni
Age: 60
Member Since: 2010
Occupation: Engineer
Home: Pickering/Rosebank
About Me: A former mid-pack cross country runner who suffered from terrible shin splints. I don't know what prompted my return to running some 20 years later, but it was likely watching my wife Melissa go for 30 minute jogs and not get shin splints. I have - and always will - run for my family. To keep myself in good health and to ensure I am a positive role model.
Sports: Competitive Road Racing, from 1 mile to 42.2k.
Athletic Goals: Every year, get a little bit faster. Inspire others to achieve their best, and to keep the guys looking over their shoulder at the finish line.
My most catastrophic racing experience was: A meltdown of 3:24 in my first Boston Marathon 2012. Worst marathon race result. Ever.
My most memorable racing experience was: Hamilton Marathon 2013, 4th overall, ranked 2nd master marathoner in RoadRaceResults.com in 2013.
Favourite Racing Gear: Saucony Ride 6.
Favourite Race: Boilermaker 15k
Favourite Race Food: Dairy Queen chocolate shake.
Intro I spent several years (2010-2012) simply loving almost every Mizuno model I tried. Then a number of changes and
Race: B&O Canadian 5k Championship, Yorkville When: Sunday September 7, 2014. Result: 6th age (M45-49), 17:13 (PR on certified 5k).
So this is my version of events. For my better half, please read her report here: Peach Bud 5k Race:
Photo credit: Jason Shoup (Courtesy Subaru Niagara Running Series) Race: Peach Bud 5K June 24, 2014 Result: 22:55 (1st age
Race: Sporting Life 10k Date: May 11, 2014 Result: 35:08, 1st age (M45-49), 4th male master. Before I uncork this
Race: Boston Marathon 2014 Result: I finished Strong! Boston Strong. Meb Strong. Sunshine Strong. Dan’s legs? Not so much. The
One race, two PB’s! Race: Yonge Street 10k Date: April 13, 2014 Result: 34:34 (PB of 4 seconds, 3rd for
Race: Around The Bay 30k Date: March 30, 2014. Result: 49th overall, 4th age (45-49), 1:55:26 (previous best 1:59:21). There’s
A good half and my “better half”… Race: Chilly Half Marathon, Burlington Date: March 2, 2014 Result: 1:19:34, 3rd age
Race: Robbie Burns 8k Date: January 27, 2014 Result: 29:25, 3rd age (45-49). A good nights’ sleep starts with
Winter is not going to beat me. Last day of November, Mt. Royal beckoned for hill training. When I arrived,
SHOE REVIEW What to buy with my Mizuno team lottery prize? Precisions? Replaced by the Wave Sayonara which did not
BOOK REVIEW Without any question, this book has my name on it… “If you are willing to listen, you can
Race: Hamilton Marathon When: November 3, 2013 Result: 4th overall, 2:41:59 (Dream result and huge PB). The worst part of
Race: Toronto Waterfront Marathon Date: October 20, 2013 Pacing Goal: 3:25:00 Result: 3:24:56 The first truly chilly morning of the
Date: September 17, 2013 What: 21k training run (89:05) For my wife, the most important person in my life. Just
Race: Eaton Downtown Dash Distance: 5k & 10k Date: Thursday evening, July 18 2013 Each race we enter should have
Race: The Boilermaker Where: Utica, NY When: July 14, 2013 Result: 56:05, 1st age (of 620), 116 overall (of 11371).
Date: Sunday Morning July 22, 2013 What: 35k Training Run This could have been just any weekend in the life
Race: Whitby Canada Day 5k Result: Unforgettable! A decision was needed Sunday evening: get up next morning at 6 am
