iRun because I’ve lost 80 lbs and running has become fun – Cheryl Kelly, Ontario
iRun iRun to correct years of sedentary living! – Mike Scott, Ontario
iRun iRun to maintain a strong physical and mental state – Tammy Rainville, Ontario
iRun iRun because it gives me freedom to relax my brain – Marie-Claude Gregoire, Nova Scotia
iRun because I can and I’m grateful – Terry SanCartier, Gatineau, QC
iRun because iLoves my man – Beverly Huang, Alberta
iRun because it cleans up my life, because I drink more water, sleep better and eat healthier foods – Robin McIntyre, Ottawa, ON
iRun because it’s better than almost everything else – Nathan Carey, Ontario
iRun for relaxation and to motivate my two sons – Keith Bradbury, Newfoundland
iRun iRun because i love to – Mirella Petriello, Ontario
iRun iRun for relaxation and to motivate my two sons – Keith Bradbury, Newfoundland
iRun so I don’t say never ever again – Linda Klaric, Manitoba
iRun because I can’t dance – Mario Javier, Ontario
iRun iRun because walking is too slow – Barry Knapp, Ontario
iRun to my happy place and some days it’s very – Doreen May, Alberta
iRun because all the ladies are chasing my sexy runner’s body – Chris Baker, Etobicoke, ON
iRun iRun because I learn more about who I am with every km – Steph Mansell, Quebec
iRun because there is no finish line – Claire Kilgour, Ontario
iRun to prove to them that iCan – Catherine Smith, Manitoba
iRun because I get foot rubs afterward – Kate Howerton, British Columbia
iRun iRun because it's better than almost everything else – Nathan Carey, Ontario
iRun for health, iRun for life – Pat Cheung, British Columbia
iRun because it has saved my life – John Marshall, Alberta
iRun slowly! – Jason Hoffman, Manitoba
iRun iRun to eat more, especially sweet potatoe fries – Joanna Skomra, Ontario
iRun iRun to feel great – Kathryn Rachar, Saskatchewan
iRun because I need it to soothe the soul, keep me in shape and for overall wellbeing – Beth Neil, Lombardy, ON
iRun because I live – Georges Schneller, Laval, QC
iRun because it makes me whole – Denis Ladouceur, Quebec
iRun to prove to myself I can – Lesley McGougan, Brampton, ON
iRun iRun so that I can live longer and stronger – Derek MacPhail, Ontario
iRun iRun for the individual pursuit – Robert Pelletier, New Brunswick
iRun because I love the solitude – Janene Tailleur, British Columbia
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 because of the peace and strength it brings me – Michelle Jordan, Ottawa, ON
iRun for overall wellbeing – Trish McCourt, Halifax, NS
iRun iRun to challenge my perceived limitations – Cassandra Williams, Ontario
iRun because I learn more about who I am with every km – Steph Mansell, Quebec
iRun see where my feet will take me today – Megan Dolinskas, New York
iRun but not enough – Michael Shaw, New Westminister, BC
iRun because iEat – Sherry Maligaspe, British Columbia
iRun to stay ahead of the weight gain – Myra Abstreiter, Alberta
iRun to someday win the race – Lindy Dunlop, Yukon
iRun because I am not as clumsy I thought I was – Hanna Baer, Quebec
iRun because endorphins are free – Cassandra Chouinard, Ontario
iRun because it gives my day a boost of energy – Sara Campbell, Nova Scotia
iRun iRun to satisfy the irresistible urge – Tim Nixon, British Columbia
iRun because it is my tonic and my salvation – Georgia Ioannou, British Columbia
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 powerful – Carlene Paquette, Carp, ON
iRun at 50 years old because at 43 I couldn’t – Peter Cicalo, Ontario
iRun iRun to inspire my children! – Wendy Bowen, Manitoba
iRun for me – Kiza Francis, Ottawa,ON
iRun because my heart tells me to – William Martin, Manitoba
iRun iRun because I like to be healthy – Melanie Oickle, New Brunswick
iRun to inspire my kids to try – Glen Johnston, Nunavut
iRun because it gives me freedom to relax my brain – Marie-Claude Gregoire, Nova Scotia
iRun because somebody once told me I couldn’t – Heidi Abbey-Der, Saskatchewan
iRun because I cannot say no to a second slice of chocolate cake – Emily Shandruk, Vancouver, BC
iRun to get to know myself, my strength and my spirit – Lisa Groulx, Ontario
iRun for the moment when both feet are off the ground – Catherine Anderson, British Columbia
iRun because the wall is meant to be broken – Jonathan Bird, Ontario
iRun iRun to eat – Maureen Tritscher, Alberta
iRun because it’s in me – Michael Foley, Stittsville, ON
iRun iRun all the livelong day – Pierre Saint-Laurent, Québec
iRun to stay fit and release those running endorphins – Liliana Plava, Calgary, AB
iRun because food tastes better afterwards – Patrick Houston, Alberta
iRun iRun for the challenge and to remember to fully live – Pascale Synnott, Québec
iRun for the cool t-shirts! – Pina Bevilacqua, Ontario
iRun so I can eat ice cream – Sandy Bolan, Ontario
iRun because it reminds me that I am capable of so much more than I have done – James Sauve, Ottawa, ON
iRun to challenge myself, physically and mentally – Kathleen Keenan, Brampton, ON
iRun because it’s like flying, only lower – Glenn Johnson, Ontario
iRun because I want to live to be 100! – Colette DeJean, Ontario
iRun because it’s a great way to see the world – Sherry Mahoney, British Columbia
iRun iRun because couch potatoes die young – Cathy Andrew, Ontario
iRun iRun because it's a great stress release – Brooke McKenzie, Yukon
iRun iRun because endorphins are free – Cassandra Chouinard, Ontario
iRun to be free and enjoy our beautiful country – Cheryl Carter, Clearwater , BC
iRun iRun because iEat – Sherry Maligaspe, British Columbia
iRun iRun for me! – Judi Wearing, Saskatchewan
iRun because otherwise I’m grumpy – Alexandre Charest, Quebec
iRun iRun because it is my tonic and my salvation – Georgia Ioannou, British Columbia
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 running is like breathing to – Stephanie McEvoy, Ontario
iRun iRun at 50 years old because at 43 I couldn't – Peter Cicalo, Ontario
iRun away from the negative and towards the positive – Teri Lepard, Alberta
iRun to unleash my inner athlete – Adelle Densham, Avonmore, ON
iRun iRun because somebody once told me I couldn't – Heidi Abbey-Der, Saskatchewan
iRun and run, and run, and run, and nobody can stop me – Andrei Lucaciu, Ontario
iRun because I never thought I would be able to – Gary Morris, Winnipeg, MB
iRun iRun away from the abyss – Charlene Thomas, Ontario
iRun because people around me inspire me – Pina Bevilacqua, Caledon, ON
iRun because not everyone can – Olivia Harvey, New Brunswick
iRun iRun because I like buying running clothes – Pamela Blaikie, Ontario
iRun iRun because it helps me see things more clearly – Jennifer Pitts, Ontario
iRun because when I run I feel most alive – Meghan Lynch, Ottawa, ON
iRun for the challenge to go faster and farther – Steven Matejka, Alberta
iRun because it’s fun when it’s done – Sue Matte, Ontario
iRun because it’s cheaper than therapy – Leah Boulter, Alberta
iRun because I want to be a role model for our six kids – Catherine Empey, British Columbia
iRun iRun to challenge my mind, body and soul – Sonia Mendes, Ontario
iRun because it reminds me of how strong I can be – Monique Lavoie, Ontario
iRun iRun to kickstart my day – Sharon Strueby, Saskatchewan
iRun so my daughters know that they can, too – Shelley Kirkpatrick, New Brunswick
iRun therefore I am – Duncan Walsh, Nottingham, UK
iRun because it gets my husband out there – Tricia LaLonde, Alberta
iRun iRun because it's cheaper than therapy – Leah Boulter, Alberta
iRun because I like buying running clothes – Pamela Blaikie, Ontario
iRun because pecan pie, french fries and beer are chasing me – Teresa Sterling, Ottawa , ON
iRun iRun because it sure beats the bus – Robin Robbins, Alberta
iRun because it makes me feel powerful – Sarah Kallaghan, Alberta
iRun iRun slowly! – Jason Hoffman, Manitoba
iRun whenever I feel the need to escape – Iona Hillis, Ontario
iRun iRun because I love the sense of accomplishment – Amber Moase, Nova Scotia
iRun iRun for the fresh air and adrenalin – Charlyn McGregor, Saskatchewan
iRun because couch potatoes die young – Cathy Andrew, Ontario
iRun iRun for my heart, so it runs for me! – Cathy Brzoza, British Columbia

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The Road to Boston
Two lucky members of iRunNation are running the 2012 Boston Marathon courtesy of our friends at adidas! They will be sharing the ups and downs of training as they prepare for the race of a lifetime - follow their journeys here!
AMY ROBITAILLE'S ROAD TO BOSTON
Amy Robitaille began her running career with a race around an 800m horse track in grade four. Right after the race, she joined the cross country team at school and continued through high school. Now the 32 year old from Rockwood, Ontario laces up her shoes almost daily to challenge herself, relax her mind, and model a healthy lifestyle for her kids.
KISKA COLWILL'S ROAD TO BOSTON
Kiska Colwill joined a beginner running clinic in 2002 to lose weight, and she hasn't looked back. This 36 year old mom from Oakville, Ontario, loves to share the joy of running, having made many dear friends through her club. It's also a family affair; she has run several marathons with her father and half marathons with her husband, while her children have begun their own hardware collections in local kids' races.
THE RUNNING GROUPIE
"Stories of Inspirational Runners I Have Met"
A self-professed running groupie, Duff McLaren makes it his mission to meet and talk to fast runners, especially elite marathoners. He believes that all those who get out there and run are inspiring, some just get to the finish line a lot faster. But don’t let this star-struck blogger fool you – he’s a veteran runner of more than 20 years, having run more than 200 races, including 50 marathons so far.
YOUTH ON THE RUN
Follow along with Toronto runner, Dave Emilio, an advocate of getting young people involved in the sport as well as recreational running. Dave is the father of 3 runners and has been around the sport for over 10 years. Read on to share Dave's experiences - share yours as well!
RUNNING FOR A REASON
Runners tend to be ambitious and goal-oriented in general, so when they take on a cause, they do it with an enthusiasm that has the potential to change the world. From fundraising to awareness campaigns and beyond, check out these good-news stories of people who are Running for a Reason.
UP TO SPEED
News, information, and other tidbits from on the ground and around the web to keep you Up to Speed on our favourite sport.
ENDORPHIN JUNKIE by Karen Karnis
An easygoing runner since 2004, Karen explores the ups and downs of life as a recreational runner. Join her as she muses on the joy, exhilaration and the lighter side of her favourite sport. Karen is in it for the high, and of course, the t-shirt!
THE SHUFFLER by Dana Ménard
Dana Ménard has been a runner since January 2007 and prefers to describe herself as "speed-challenged" rather than slow. Despite this handicap, she has completed two half-marathons, three triathlons and various 5 and 10km races. She is also a Guinness World Record holder (as a participant in the world's largest kilt race). Join her as she explores life at the back of the pack.
SEE MOMMY RUN by Kaitlyn Skinner
Kaitlyn Skinner is a mother of two, a university student and very busy wife who somehow manages to still find time to run marathons. Kaitlyn is a firm believer in leading a healthy lifestyle and she will share her experiences in finding that magic balance in her new blog.
iRun, iREAD: THE RUNNERS' BOOK CLUB by Vicky and Grant
Catch up on all the best reads with Grant Boland and Vicky Ringuette. Grant is an avid writer and hopes to one day have his own radio show. Vicky is a proud maritimer who doesn't take herself too seriously, but she will seriously work on reaching her goal of running a half marathon one day.
WHAT'S COOKIN' iRunNation?
The iRun team is always looking for insight from our readers and this blog is as much yours as ours. We are looking for those great recipes you always want to share. Maybe it's that favorite smoothie, pasta dish and we will most definitely want to hear about those fabulous desserts that we know you've got.
THE BUZZ ON GEAR
Rebecca Richardson, busy runner and mom to three boys, blogs about the adventures of the iRun Gear Test Team. Want to get a great new running product? Before you buy, check out these reviews from real runners who take to the streets to give gear a run for its money.
MY RUNNING LIFE by Mark Sutcliffe
Mark hosts an interactive blog offering feedback and stories from iRunNation and lets readers in on the ups and downs of his own training.
THE SHOE GUY by Ryan Grant
Ryan is a certified pedorthist and co-owner of SoleFit Orthotics. A professional triathlete, Ryan is a former adventure racer who thrived in multiple six day races through North America and New Zealand. A self-proclaimed shoe geek Ryan remembers walking home from school barefoot to avoid getting his new shoes wet or dirty!
Ch'iRun by Michael Stashin
Michael is a runner and triathlete who has participated in both marathon and iron distance events. He enjoys completing physically demanding activities in exotic locations to result in memorable and rewarding adventures. He is also a certified ChiRunning instructor who teaches in the Ottawa area. Join his blog to learn about the technical aspects and merits of the ChiRunning form.
DIRT, SWEAT AND TRAILS by Phil Villeneuve
A self proclaimed "skier wanna be runner", Phil has entrenched himself as a respected resource in both the Canadian Nordic and trail running scenes. Trail running has always been a driving passion that led him to represent our flag at four World Mountain Trophies. His time is now spent working for Salomon Canada, and whether he's freezing his feet promoting the latest skis, or out on the trail testing prototype shoes, you're guaranteed to find him dreaming of his next adventure!
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