The Runner

My name is Nick ,

I sometimes do hard things.
Often learn by failing.

I started running in 2017 to clear my head, for mental heath reasons and as a way to regulate my mood.

It has the added benefit of being a healthy habit.

Started blogging when I finished Capes100 50km in 2019 and I enjoyed the creative writing process. Have been writing ever since for the enjoyment, and to remind myself in areas of potential improvement. 

You can follow my progress on Strava

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In November 2019, I was selected to be part of #TeamAwesome, a group of 40 runners to be ambassador for the 2020 Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, and the Scotiabank Ottawa Marathon. The race went virtual and COVID-19 really messed up some plans. I have also been a Nuun ambassador since 2020.

In 2022 I joined the board of directors of the Legs for Literacy / Courir Pour Lire organization in Moncton NB. 

August 12/13 of 2023 was when I earned my first 100-mile buckle

I am a:

• Dad
• Data nerd
• Distance runner (not fast)
• 6x Ultra-marathoner
• 6x Marathoner
• 6x Half marathoner
•  Local beer enthusiast

Past Results

Event	Date	Distance	Time
PEI Marathon	20-Oct-24	42.2 km	4h 09m 32s
Chiggy Ultra, Millbrook’s Revenge	23-Sep-23	53 km	10h 52m
Capes 100, Mabou	12-Aug-23	161km	29h 47m 12s
Ottawa Marathon	28-May-23	42.2 km	4h 24m 42s
Fredericton Marathon (Pace Bunny)	14-May-23	42.2 km	3h 59m 53s
Chiggy Ultra – 1 Loop	01-Oct-22	52 km	10h 51m
Capes 100, Mabou	12-Aug-22	87 km	14h 59m 57s
Keji’s Backyard Ultra	25-Jun-22	6 laps	6h
Fredericton Marathon	08-Apr-22	42.2 km	3h 50m 22s
Goggins Challenge (Virtual)	06-Mar-21	48 miles	48h
Amherst Valentine Run (Virtual)	14-Feb-21	21.1 km	1h 56m 37s
Nuun Half Marathon (Virtual)	07-Nov-20	21.1 km	2h 06m 39s
Ottawa Marathon (Virtual)	01-Sep-20	42.2 km	5h 12m 05s
PersonalPeak Backyard Ultra (Virtual)	04-Apr-20	61.15 km	9 Laps
Amherst Valentine Run	15-Feb-20	21.1 km	2h 00m 36s
Prince Edward Island Race Weekend	25-Oct-19	21.1 km	1h 59m 02s
Main Street Mile, Sackville NB	21-Sep-19	1 mile	6m 24s
Capes 100, Spencer’s Island	17-Aug-19	~50 km	8h 30m 45s
Fredericton Half Marathon	12-May-19	21.1 km	2h 04m 48s
Legs for Literacy	20-Oct-18	42.2 km	4h 57m 26s
Marathon by the Sea	20-Aug-17	21.1 km	2h 01m 57s

Race Reports