Peachbud 10k
Race reports Running July 2, 2012 2 Comments on Peachbud 10kRace: 32nd Peach Bud 10k When: June 26, 2012 Result: 37:02 (course PB 37:12, 2011) A local tradition, the Peach
Daniel MacKinnon
Team Running Free Alumni
Age: 59
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.
Boston Meltdown
Race reports Running June 29, 2012 1 Comment on Boston MeltdownCruel. Inhumane. Unfit for Masochists. Stealer of dreams. This was some fresh kind of hell, all courtesy of the 116th
Mizuno Wave Rider 15
Gear Reviews Shoes June 25, 2012 No Comments on Mizuno Wave Rider 15This is Mizuno’s current version of their long distance trainer for neutral runners. I have been running in them now
Heat, Humidity and Sweat (Revised)
Conditioning Training Articles June 23, 2012 No Comments on Heat, Humidity and Sweat (Revised)NOTE: Revised to correct some mistakes regarding dew point and wet bulb temperature. The last few evenings, my runs have
HSRO 8k – Hunter and the Huntress
Race reports Running April 9, 2012 1 Comment on HSRO 8k – Hunter and the HuntressRace: Harry’s Spring Run Off 8k Date: April 7, 2012 Course PB’s: 33:41 (2004), 32:51 (2005), 31:21 (2006), 31:02 (2009),
Predicting Your Boston Time
Running Training Articles April 2, 2012 4 Comments on Predicting Your Boston TimeWith just two weeks to go to Boston, I wonder a little just what time and pace I should target.
A Big Mouthful of ATB
Race reports Running March 25, 2012 3 Comments on A Big Mouthful of ATBRace: Around the Bay, Hamilton Date: March 25, 2012 30k PB: 2:00:32 (ATB 2010) Result: 1:59:23 Had I bitten off
Ajax RF Loves Chilly
Race reports Running March 24, 2012 No Comments on Ajax RF Loves ChillyRace: Chilly Half, Burlington When: March 4, 2012 Half PB: 1:18:26 (Toronto 2010) Result: 1:22:16 (51st overall, 20th master) Happy
Mizuno Breath Thermo Socks
Clothing Gear Reviews December 19, 2011 No Comments on Mizuno Breath Thermo SocksProduct Review Test Date: December 17, 2011 Location: Pickering, ON. Temperature: -5C to -6C Mizuno Weblink We knew it would
Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
General Interest Running Training Articles December 13, 2011 No Comments on Outliers by Malcolm GladwellBOOK REVIEW Title: Outliers Author: Malcolm Gladwell, Journalist, The New Yorker The mystery why some people perform exceptionally well has
The 5k Race – Time to Suffer
Conditioning Running Training Articles December 11, 2011 No Comments on The 5k Race – Time to SufferThis article was inspired by the Jordan 5k. May Jerry (Subaru Series Race Director) rest in peace. And also a
Good Running Form: Knowing When You’ve Lost It (Or Never Had It)
Running Training Articles December 8, 2011 No Comments on Good Running Form: Knowing When You’ve Lost It (Or Never Had It)How Do You Run? Ask me how I run, and I’ll tell you no different than any Kenyan. At least
Scotia Waterfront Marathon – Pacer Report
Race reports Running October 17, 2011 1 Comment on Scotia Waterfront Marathon – Pacer ReportRace: Scotia Waterfront Marathon Date: October 16, 2011 Result: 3:24:54 (goal time 3:25:00) To pee or not to pee? That
Scotia Waterfront Marathon – Canadian Record Alert
Race reports Running Running October 13, 2011 No Comments on Scotia Waterfront Marathon – Canadian Record AlertRunning pals, This will be the sixth year in a row that I will pace the Scotia Waterfront Marathon. If
Mizuno Wave Precision and Ronin LS Tee
Clothing Gear Reviews Shoes September 29, 2011 1 Comment on Mizuno Wave Precision and Ronin LS TeeDue to the silly number of races I ran last year, I earned a valuable first pick at the team
New Theories on Cramps
Running Training Articles September 10, 2011 6 Comments on New Theories on Cramps2011 – The Year of the Cramp A recent article “Stop Seizing Up” by Alex Hutchinson in the September edition
QC Marathon – HERE’S JOHNNY!
Race reports Running August 29, 2011 No Comments on QC Marathon – HERE’S JOHNNY!Race: Quebec City Marathon (oops, Half). Date: August 28, 2011. Heeeeeere’s Johnny! And there he goes… from ordinary to extraordinary
Endurrun Marathon – The View From the Front
Race reports Running August 14, 2011 No Comments on Endurrun Marathon – The View From the FrontRace: Endurrun Marathon – Stage 7 in the series. Member of: MyVO2 Craziest Relay Team (Ajax Running Free) Date: August 14,
A Tempo Run in Central Park
Running Training Articles August 4, 2011 No Comments on A Tempo Run in Central ParkWhere: Central Park, New York City When: July 27, 2011 A tempo run in the New York City – this
20 Valley 21k
Race reports Running July 17, 2011 3 Comments on 20 Valley 21kRace: 20 Valley 21k Date: July 17, 2011 Location: Charles Daley Park, Lincoln (almost St. Catherines) Result: 1:23:56, 5th overall,
