Hi all,

I am newish to running and ran my first 5k race this weekend! I am pretty happy with the results but am now wondering how I can improve my speed. I am currently running at a 8 min/km pace and am 5’3. Does height play a roll in this? Thanks for your help!

I have two half marathon bibs that my girlfriend and I won’t be using due to last minute injuries - let me know if you’re interested in one or both

If you have a half-marathon bib and want to upgrade to the full marathon let me know. Due to injury I’ve not been able to train so am looking for a half-marathon bib.

Anyone want to run a marathon at the Ottawa Race weekend? I can’t run it for health reasons. I’d like to transfer my bib, lmk.

Anyone have a bib for the half they want to sell?

Decided last minute to join a buddy who is running it but it's sold out.

Hi fellow runners!

A bit last-minute, but I'm looking to buy a bib for the Ottawa Race Weekend Half-Marathon. If you have one that you won't be able to use, please, send me a DM! Thank you so much in advance!

EDIT: Thanks to u/WholesomeOne5! Here we go!

Hi everyone!

The half-marathon is sold out for this year and I'm looking for someone who'd like to transfer their participation. I would pay of course.

Thanks 😊

Hi,
It's already sold-out... does anyone is looking to transfer their entry for the Half Marathon ?
Thanks

Hey Ottawa

I just moved back to the city and there was a Centretown running club maybe 6 years ago.

I can’t find it anymore and was wondering if anyone knows of anything happening in the neighbourhoods listed in the title.

Thanks!

Hey everyone,

Figured I'd make this post here in the local community section to see if some others from around here can give me some inspiration/feedback.

Background - used to do tons of running, was at a point of doing something like a 20min 5k and a sub 45min 10k or so. When I look back at that time though I know for certain I was running in what would be considered Zone 4 these days. Fast forward through COVID, etc. put on some weight and didn't run nearly as much and since the spring have really gotten back at it. Decided to try and embrace some semblance of MAF/Lower HR training to try and "run slow to run fast". Obviously the goal is to do longer distances but be less taxing on the body in doing so.

Since starting I've been trying to do the right things. Use a watch to measure my HR, pace myself into what Garmin classifies as Zones 2/3 and appropriately build up distance. I've gotten to a point where I can get through a 5k/10k run so doing the distance isn't per se the challenge. What seems impossible is staying down at those lower HRs. As a 39yr 215lb male I'd ideally be in around 130-145 bmp or so understanding that there will surely be up and downs. However, it seems no matter what I do I quickly find myself up into the 160bpm range (Probably within the first km of a run). I will often feel like it's impossible to keep the pace low enough - like any semblance of a simple jog will put me over. Sure I can maintain things at a walk but to me that seems to defeat the purpose. I tried, splitting sessions into run/walks (mostly walks) but it seems like I'm making next to nothing in terms of progress.

Was hoping to make a post here to get some feedback from those who might have been in a similar position or who are a bit more advanced in their running to see what I might be able to do to hopefully start to see some improvements.

Im no longer able to attend the half marathon on May 28th. Looking to transfer my registration and am open to reasonable offers. Original cost to me was $120 including tax/fees/insurance. Cheers.