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Canadian Half Marathon Championships in Victoria BC

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(@robert)
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Hi my friends, I am leaving for Victoria today. I will be running the Canadian Half Marathon Championships on Sunday. My daughter lives there and I have some friends there too I'll be visiting. Looking forward to it! It's a beautiful place and I want to move there eventually.

I'll post some photos for you. I'll be back on Wednesday!

 
Posted : October 6, 2023 07:05
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As a runner, I feel for you, Robert, and wish you lots of fun, lots of energy and fast legs.

Enjoy every meter,

Birgit

 
Posted : October 6, 2023 10:01
(@stevie-dre)
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Wow Robert, have a great time, and look forward to your pictures!

 
Posted : October 6, 2023 10:38
(@clayton)
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You've come a long way from that hip repair!  Have a great day, Robert.

 

 
Posted : October 7, 2023 10:38
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Looking forward to those photos, @robert

 
Posted : October 8, 2023 10:22
(@robert)
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I was 2nd at the Canadian half marathon championships! 1:21:40.

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Posted : October 8, 2023 12:40
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Wow, congratulations on your race success, Robert 👍.

Judging by your split times, you ran like clockwork 😊. Excellent.

And thanks for the beautiful photos,

Birgit

 
Posted : October 9, 2023 00:02
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Wow, congratulations Robert,
That must been a great time for you. 😀 

And great pics!

 
Posted : October 9, 2023 00:37
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Thanks guys!

I completely exceeded my expectations with a 1:21:40 time.

Half an hour before race start, the lineups for the porta-potties were insane. Hundreds of people in line.

I shamelessly ran to the first hotel I could find and asked if I could use the bathroom. They said, sure no problem. What a relief! That saved my day, no doubt.

My mom always told me, "never leave your mouth at home". She was right.

 
Posted : October 10, 2023 10:38
(@bluesiline)
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Great reaction, Robert.
I've always had a horror of the lines for the porta-potties, too. Only at my home marathon I knew my way around and where to find another restroom at a nearby lido.

Birgit

 
Posted : October 11, 2023 00:49
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