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iRun because I cannot say no to a second slice of chocolate cakeEmily Shandruk , Vancouver, BC

iRun to stay fit and release those running endorphinsLiliana Plava , Calgary, AB

iRun because I want to qualify for Boston and raise money for charities near and dear to my heartChristine Gracel , Calgary, AB

iRun because it makes me feel good, allows me to spend time with my friends and gives me a feeling of accomplishmentHelen Kolodziejzyk , Calgary, AB

iRun but not enoughMichael Shaw , New Westminister, BC

iRun because I never thought I would be able toGary Morris , Winnipeg, MB

iRun to challenge myself, physically and mentallyKathleen Keenan , Brampton, ON

iRun because people around me inspire mePina Bevilacqua , Caledon, ON

iRun therefore I amDuncan Walsh , Nottingham, UK

iRun because I liveGeorges Schneller , Laval, QC

iRun to be free and enjoy our beautiful countryCheryl Carter , Clearwater , BC

iRun for overall wellbeingTrish McCourt , Halifax, NS

iRun because it makes me a better person, a better wife, a better mother and a better friendNathalie Joncas-Caissie , St-Antoine, NB

iRun because it makes me feel powerfulCarlene Paquette , Carp, ON

iRun because pecan pie, french fries and beer are chasing meTeresa Sterling , Ottawa , ON

iRun because it’s in meMichael Foley , Stittsville, ON

iRun because it reminds me that I am capable of so much more than I have doneJames Sauve , Ottawa, ON

iRun for meKiza Francis , Ottawa,ON

iRun to prove to myself I canLesley McGougan , Brampton, ON

iRun because all the ladies are chasing my sexy runner’s bodyChris Baker , Etobicoke, ON

iRun because I can and I’m gratefulTerry SanCartier , Gatineau, QC

iRun because when I run I feel most aliveMeghan Lynch , Ottawa, ON

iRun to unleash my inner athleteAdelle Densham , Avonmore, ON

iRun because it cleans up my life, because I drink more water, sleep better and eat healthier foodsRobin McIntyre , Ottawa, ON

iRun because of the peace and strength it brings meMichelle Jordan , Ottawa, ON

iRun because I need it to soothe the soul, keep me in shape and for overall wellbeingBeth Neil , Lombardy, ON

iRun because it is my tonic and my salvation Georgia Ioannou , British Columbia

iRun for relaxation and to motivate my two sonsKeith Bradbury , Newfoundland

iRun because endorphins are freeCassandra Chouinard , Ontario

iRun because somebody once told me I couldn’t Heidi Abbey-Der , Saskatchewan

iRun because couch potatoes die young Cathy Andrew , Ontario

iRun because it’s cheaper than therapy Leah Boulter , Alberta

iRun because I like buying running clothes Pamela Blaikie , Ontario

iRun slowly!Jason Hoffman , Manitoba

iRun because it gives me freedom to relax my brainMarie-Claude Gregoire , Nova Scotia

iRun because I learn more about who I am with every kmSteph Mansell , Quebec

iRun because iEat Sherry Maligaspe , British Columbia

iRun and run, and run, and run, and nobody can stop me Andrei Lucaciu , Ontario

iRun because the wall is meant to be broken Jonathan Bird , Ontario

iRun because it has saved my life John Marshall , Alberta

iRun for the challenge to go faster and farther Steven Matejka , Alberta

iRun to my happy place and some days it’s very Doreen May , Alberta

iRun because food tastes better afterwards Patrick Houston , Alberta

iRun because I can’t dance Mario Javier , Ontario

iRun so I don’t say never ever again Linda Klaric , Manitoba

iRun because it makes me whole Denis Ladouceur , Quebec

iRun because it gets my husband out there Tricia LaLonde , Alberta

iRun away from the negative and towards the positive Teri Lepard , Alberta

iRun because running is like breathing to Stephanie McEvoy , Ontario

iRun because I love the solitude Janene Tailleur , British Columbia

iRun for the moment when both feet are off the ground Catherine Anderson , British Columbia

iRun to someday win the race Lindy Dunlop , Yukon

iRun to stay ahead of the weight gainMyra Abstreiter , Alberta

iRun because otherwise I’m grumpy Alexandre Charest , Quebec

iRun because I get foot rubs afterward Kate Howerton , British Columbia

iRun because iLoves my man Beverly Huang , Alberta

iRun because not everyone can Olivia Harvey , New Brunswick

iRun to get to know myself, my strength and my spirit Lisa Groulx , Ontario

iRun whenever I feel the need to escape Iona Hillis , Ontario

iRun because it’s like flying, only lower Glenn Johnson , Ontario

iRun because it makes me feel powerful Sarah Kallaghan , Alberta

iRun because I’ve lost 80 lbs and running has become fun Cheryl Kelly , Ontario

iRun because there is no finish line Claire Kilgour , Ontario

iRun so my daughters know that they can, too Shelley Kirkpatrick , New Brunswick

iRun because it reminds me of how strong I can be Monique Lavoie , Ontario

iRun because it’s a great way to see the world Sherry Mahoney , British Columbia

iRun because my heart tells me to William Martin , Manitoba

iRun to prove to them that iCan Catherine Smith , Manitoba

iRun because it’s fun when it’s done Sue Matte , Ontario

iRun because I am not as clumsy I thought I was Hanna Baer , Quebec

iRun see where my feet will take me todayMegan Dolinskas , New York

iRun for the cool t-shirts! Pina Bevilacqua , Ontario

iRun because I want to be a role model for our six kids Catherine Empey , British Columbia

iRun to inspire my kids to tryGlen Johnston , Nunavut

iRun so I can eat ice cream Sandy Bolan , Ontario

iRun because I want to live to be 100! Colette DeJean , Ontario

iRun for health, iRun for life Pat Cheung , British Columbia

iRun because it gives my day a boost of energy Sara Campbell , Nova Scotia

iRun because it’s better than almost everything else Nathan Carey , Ontario

iRun at 50 years old because at 43 I couldn’t Peter Cicalo , Ontario

iRun iRun because it is my tonic and my salvation Georgia Ioannou , British Columbia

iRun iRun for relaxation and to motivate my two sons Keith Bradbury , Newfoundland

iRun iRun because endorphins are free Cassandra Chouinard , Ontario

iRun iRun because somebody once told me I couldn't Heidi Abbey-Der , Saskatchewan

iRun iRun because couch potatoes die young Cathy Andrew , Ontario

iRun iRun because it's cheaper than therapy Leah Boulter , Alberta

iRun iRun because I like buying running clothes Pamela Blaikie , Ontario

iRun iRun slowly! Jason Hoffman , Manitoba

iRun iRun because iEat Sherry Maligaspe , British Columbia

iRun iRun because I learn more about who I am with every km Steph Mansell , Quebec

iRun iRun because it gives me freedom to relax my brain Marie-Claude Gregoire , Nova Scotia

iRun iRun at 50 years old because at 43 I couldn't Peter Cicalo , Ontario

iRun iRun because it's better than almost everything else Nathan Carey , Ontario

iRun iRun for my heart, so it runs for me! Cathy Brzoza , British Columbia

iRun iRun to inspire my children! Wendy Bowen , Manitoba

iRun iRun because it sure beats the bus Robin Robbins , Alberta

iRun iRun for the challenge and to remember to fully live Pascale Synnott , Québec

iRun iRun to kickstart my day Sharon Strueby , Saskatchewan

iRun iRun for me! Judi Wearing , Saskatchewan

iRun iRun because it's a great stress release Brooke McKenzie , Yukon

iRun iRun because i love to Mirella Petriello , Ontario

iRun iRun because it helps me see things more clearly Jennifer Pitts , Ontario

iRun iRun to eat Maureen Tritscher , Alberta

iRun iRun to correct years of sedentary living! Mike Scott , Ontario

iRun iRun away from the abyss Charlene Thomas , Ontario

iRun iRun all the livelong day Pierre Saint-Laurent , Québec

iRun iRun to challenge my perceived limitations Cassandra Williams , Ontario

iRun iRun to maintain a strong physical and mental state Tammy Rainville , Ontario

iRun iRun so that I can live longer and stronger Derek MacPhail , Ontario

iRun iRun to feel great Kathryn Rachar , Saskatchewan

iRun iRun because I like to be healthy Melanie Oickle , New Brunswick

iRun iRun to eat more, especially sweet potatoe fries Joanna Skomra , Ontario

iRun iRun for the fresh air and adrenalin Charlyn McGregor , Saskatchewan

iRun iRun for the individual pursuit Robert Pelletier , New Brunswick

iRun iRun to satisfy the irresistible urge Tim Nixon , British Columbia

iRun iRun because I love the sense of accomplishment Amber Moase , Nova Scotia

iRun iRun to challenge my mind, body and soul Sonia Mendes , Ontario

iRun iRun because walking is too slow Barry Knapp , Ontario

The Buzz on Gear

New Balance 1080, Luxury in Running Shoes

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

There are many reasons for running. We run to de-stress, achieve goals, and for enjoyment. Over the past 5 months I have had many good runs and I have forced myself to finish some disappointing runs. Through it all I have always worn my New Balance 1080’s. These shoes are superior.
The New Balance 1080 is [...]

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RunPhones – for Listeners on the Run

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

RunPhones are an interesting development in the listening/exercising world.  The headphones in a sweatband have been developed by a doctor so that the runner can clearly hear their music device as well as external noise such as traffic, pedestrians, or charging dogs. 
What’s a person who doesn’t listen to music while running doing testing the RunPhones?  [...]

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BackJoy, An Orthotic Back and Neck Support

Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

BackJoy is an orthotic seat that is easily transportable and simple to get accustomed to. I sit in front of the computer for most of my work day, and have found that BackJoy has made a big difference in improving my posture, back ache, and leg fatigue. When I first tried BackJoy, I instantly became aware of my posture, and [...]

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BackJoy CORE Helps Runners with Back Pain

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

BackJoy is this little tiny seat cushion that assists with posture.  I am a runner who struggles with hip flexor/sciatica/lower back issues.  I believe all this stems from a weak core and poor posture combined with long periods of sitting.  I received BackJoy last week and took it camping.  I used BackJoy for four hours [...]

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Stop Pounding the Pavement with ECCO’s BIOM Walk Shoes

Friday, July 15th, 2011

Autumn Gardner is a marathon runner who loves to walk. Here are her thoughts on ECCO’s BIOM Walk shoes.
The BIOM Walk shoes have become that shoe I never knew I needed! I have had the privilege to test these shoes over the past couple of months, and have been impressed with so many aspects of the shoe [...]

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Jean-Luc LaRouche Rediscovers His Love of Running with the BIOM A’s

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011

When I opened the box, I thought Wow! Those shoes look very fast. Indeed, light, flexible and low to the ground, they are really meant for fast running like they say. With minimal motion control and cushioning, the BIOM A was still very easy on my joints. The Yak leather is a nice touch and different, in [...]

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Dana and Karen give some Spenco sandals a try

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011

Hello, iRunNation!  Dana Ménard (whom you know from such blogs as The Shuffler and What’s Cookin’, iRunNation?)  and Karen Karnis (of Endorphin Junkie) here, butting in to The Buzz on Gear to chat about some Spenco sandals, specifically the Kholo and the Fusion styles.  The Gear Test Team will weigh in with a more traditional [...]

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Ken Ruller Pushes the BIOM Train Shoe

Thursday, June 9th, 2011

What I have come to realize over the past few weeks wearing the BIOM Train shoe during my workouts is that the leather is very smooth and extremely durable and I am reminded of this each time that I feel the shoe surface when I hold on to it for my quad stretch. Wearing the [...]

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Robyn Hardage Feels a Natural Push from the BIOM B’s

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011

Robyn Hardage has been testing the BIOM B’s for a few of weeks. Here are her thoughts on how the shoes have improved her running.
I came from a generic stability shoe and transitioned quite easily into the BIOM B. Before trying this shoe, I never even thought that I could benefit from a performance shoe. [...]

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He Likes It! – Ken Ruller Gives Us His Feedback on the BIOM Trainer

Thursday, May 19th, 2011

Gear Tester, Ken Ruller is a runner who enjoys cross-training. Here are his first impressions on the BIOM Trainer.
Heads turned and catcalls and comments were made when I walked into my group fitness weight class wearing my new ECCO BIOM training shoes.  After a bit of showing off and doing my best Vanna White impression as [...]

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