iRun because I cannot say no to a second slice of chocolate cake – Emily Shandruk , Vancouver, BC
iRun to stay fit and release those running endorphins – Liliana Plava , Calgary, AB
iRun because I want to qualify for Boston and raise money for charities near and dear to my heart – Christine Gracel , Calgary, AB
iRun because it makes me feel good, allows me to spend time with my friends and gives me a feeling of accomplishment – Helen Kolodziejzyk , Calgary, AB
iRun but not enough – Michael Shaw , New Westminister, BC
iRun because I never thought I would be able to – Gary Morris , Winnipeg, MB
iRun to challenge myself, physically and mentally – Kathleen Keenan , Brampton, ON
iRun because people around me inspire me – Pina Bevilacqua , Caledon, ON
iRun therefore I am – Duncan Walsh , Nottingham, UK
iRun because I live – Georges Schneller , Laval, QC
iRun to be free and enjoy our beautiful country – Cheryl Carter , Clearwater , BC
iRun for overall wellbeing – Trish McCourt , Halifax, NS
iRun because it makes me a better person, a better wife, a better mother and a better friend – Nathalie Joncas-Caissie , St-Antoine, NB
iRun because it makes me feel powerful – Carlene Paquette , Carp, ON
iRun because pecan pie, french fries and beer are chasing me – Teresa Sterling , Ottawa , ON
iRun because it’s in me – Michael Foley , Stittsville, ON
iRun because it reminds me that I am capable of so much more than I have done – James Sauve , Ottawa, ON
iRun for me – Kiza Francis , Ottawa,ON
iRun to prove to myself I can – Lesley McGougan , Brampton, ON
iRun because all the ladies are chasing my sexy runner’s body – Chris Baker , Etobicoke, ON
iRun because I can and I’m grateful – Terry SanCartier , Gatineau, QC
iRun because when I run I feel most alive – Meghan Lynch , Ottawa, ON
iRun to unleash my inner athlete – Adelle Densham , Avonmore, ON
iRun because it cleans up my life, because I drink more water, sleep better and eat healthier foods – Robin McIntyre , Ottawa, ON
iRun because of the peace and strength it brings me – Michelle Jordan , Ottawa, ON
iRun because I need it to soothe the soul, keep me in shape and for overall wellbeing – Beth Neil , Lombardy, ON
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iRun's Guide to Crossing the Line in Style How to Have Fun with Your Race PhotoWhen we saw this shot of Catherine Moher goofing around at the Cumberland Duathlon, we thought, "now there's someone who knows how to have fun in her race photos." Then we checked the results. As it turns out, for all her goofing, Catherine also managed to win her age group. In her own words, Catherine shares her secrets for having fun in your race pics and keeping just a hint of a competitive edge with iRun. "You can't take racing too seriously — I just enjoy it. Instead of taking myself too seriously, I just ham it up. "It was a bit of a joke, actually. The photographers were everywhere, so in part I did it to deal with nervousness of having my picture taken. I don't like to pose too seriously in regular photos, either. It's not a model shoot, after all. So we have pictures of me around the world posing with crossed eyes. It's the cross-eyed peace sign. It's a trademark. 
"I don't race really competitively or anything. It was totally for fun, I signed up a long time ago to keep myself motivated during the winter. But I saw one girl ahead of me near the end and thought, 'what if she's doing the same race as me? I would be so disappointed if I didn't go for it. 'So I passed her in the final sprint. There were only three of us in the age group — it's not the world's biggest accomplishment. "I just love to get out there and stay fit and have fun. It brings me great joy." |
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