Annual Army Run (merged)

[Judy]

The Army Run was a first class event in every way. I was quite impressed with the amount of civvie participation as well. You could not ask for a more scenic or flatter half marathon route. Well done to all that attempted or completed it. 

Apparently it was 65% civilian. 

 

[Viich]

The results are in!

Half Marathon
5k

There are some fast buggers out there!

I'll say! there were two women I didn't pass until halfway.

 

[Strike]

Pictures are up!

https://www.marasport.ca/cgi-bin/client.pl?1092/mar_eng

 

[Bruce Monkhouse]

Nothing for the 5 k?

 

[Bruce Monkhouse]

http://www.eventsonline.ca/events/armyrun/

One can register now for next year......

 

[impedo]

hey all.

sounds awesome but if i am posted to comox will the military pay me to drive to ottawa, give me time off to get there and get back?

 

[George Wallace]

hey all.

sounds awesome but if i am posted to comox will the military pay me to drive to ottawa, give me time off to get there and get back?

NOPE!  Not unless you plan on using up your Annual Leave to do so.  They will, however, give you TD and fly you down for a couple of days, and bring you back.  That is something you will have to learn to do for yourself at your Unit........write a memo to ask for permission to be sent.

 

[Bruce Monkhouse]

hey all.

sounds awesome but if i am posted to comox will the military pay me to drive to ottawa, give me time off to get there and get back?

Hopefully they will pay for you to learn how to capitalize.

 

[McG]

Anyone can do it, so it's time again for you to get off the couch and start running: 
http://www.armyrun.ca/




:running:

 

[Mike Bobbitt]

Went for my first run of the season last night... apparently it's been a long winter!

 

[dapaterson]

Where's the "I'm fat and lazy" option?

 

[McG]

Where's the "I'm fat and lazy" option?

There's an option for that now.

 

[Mike Bobbitt]

OK, I just took a deep breath and signed up for the 1/2 marathon. I also created an "Army.ca" group that anyone is welcome to join.

Current participants are located here:

http://www.eventsonline.ca/events/armyrun/confirm.htm

So far only 468 participants! Registering before  May 14th will net you $10 off, so I recommend it.

 

[Mike Bobbitt]

Just a reminder that you save $10 by registering in the next day or so. Also wanted to clarify that the Army.ca group is 'no strings attached'. It's open to anyone who wants to join, you don't need to do anything, meet any qualifying criteria or run a specific pace. We might try for a group photo before the race, but that's about it. (No group photo after the race - I'd hate to keep you all waiting! )


Cheers
Mike

 

[Mike Bobbitt]

I just had an idea... I'll give an Army.ca Performance Shirt to the person who signs up under the Army.ca group and has the fastest 1/2 marathon time. Hopefully that encourages some participation and good natured rivalry!

 

[gcclarke]

I ran my first half a few weeks ago... and managed to injure myself (Plantar Fasciitis) in the process. Should be cleared up for the month's end, although it kiboshed my plans to run the full marathon in the National Capitol Race Weekend. Oh well. But I do imagine I'll be good to go for the Army run.

 

[derael]

I've signed up for the men's 5km...I don't think I'll be quite ready to do a half this year

 

[PanaEng]

wish the had a mid distance - 10k would be great.

 

[cbt arms sub tech]

Can anyone tell me from experience if alot of units from the reserve sides of things went last year....I'd be interested in participating, but alot of troops are on course & tasking due to the summer.  With a reserve unit inside 38 cbg group, wondering if anyone else from Manitoba would be interested in forming a team & participating.

 

[Bruce Monkhouse]

I just checkrd the site and I see they have added this.

Canada Army Run Sets Sights on Becoming North American Destination Run

http://www.armyrun.ca/uploads/Army%20Run%20-%20Press%20Release%20-%20Launch%20-%20En.pdf