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    • Christmas Decorations for Runners

      Easy to spot the runners in our neighbourhood this time of year… Merry Christmas!

      December 25, 2023
    • 25 Things Every Runner Wants for Christmas

      Here are some gift ideas for that runner on your list.

      December 14, 2023
    • How to make small talk

      It’s the season of parties and festivities. Here are some tips for making the most of all your interactions with friends, family, and even those you do not know very well.

      December 9, 2023
    • Blessing for the Longest Night

      At the start of one of the first Longest Night Runs, my friend Shannon sent this blessing from Jan Richardson. The following year I taped it to my garage wall where I’d return hourly during my night-long run to refuel. As I’ve flipped through the various quotes and poems around the topic of darkness this…

      November 30, 2023
    • 25 Reasons I Didn’t Go For a Run Today (Winter Edition)

      When we were kids we got my dad a “Fisherman’s Excuse Mug”, which cleverly outlined all the reasons the fishing was bad. Which was useful, because the fishing often was bad. This time of year it’s important to probably prepare a list of excuses reasons you might not make it outside for your daily run.…

      November 24, 2023
    • 100 Reasons to Run 100

      Many making plans for 2024 races, here’s a little reminder of why you should chase your dreams and go big next year! This zine goes out to Greg Penner on his birthday, who in 2023 tackled his first 100 miler (and threw in 100km as well). Wishing you many future kudos. Also special mention to…

      November 18, 2023
    • Seven things every Manitoban needs in winter

      These thanks to the Manke Product Lab (aka the dinner table). Number 8 was “cheek muffs”.

      November 9, 2023
    • Seven Signs of Winter

      Winter has hit in Manitoba. Here some of the signs you or those you love might be suffering from winter.

      October 31, 2023
    • Bugs Don’t Bite in Winter

      Snow in the forecast, but there’s lots to appreciate about winter… right?

      October 24, 2023
    • Thoughts from the Edge of a Pickle Juice Mug

      Thoughts from the Edge of a Pickle Juice Mug

      Here’s the story behind the Pickle Juice Mug, and reflections from my first sips from it. Learn about Type 2 Fun. Purchase a mug so you can have your own deep thoughts while sipping coffee (or tea, or pickle juice, up to you) from it.

      October 15, 2023
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