The Dublin Marathon

Kaitlyn is a guest blogger who is writing for 42.2 for the 2016 marathon training season. She will be writing monthly blogs, updating us on the ups and downs of her journey from 0 to 42.2. At the end of October, 18 University of Calgary Marathon Training program members traveled to Dublin, Ireland to run the Dublin Marathon. Every single one of them finished the race with stories to tell, here’s Kaitlyn’s.  By Kaitlyn Fulton October.. Read More

The full 42.2 – Part 3: Fear the stairs

The first feeling I got after crossing the finish line was relief. I made it. I was done. But then, when the volunteer put my medal around my neck the sobs started. I didn’t think I would cry but there were way too many emotions bubbling up not to. I found Chad and Catherine just before I grabbed my food. Chad asked if I was OK and I certainly was. I couldn’t tell.. Read More

Day 3 – Well, it is Thanksgiving …

When anyone decides to take on the challenge of training for a marathon, they aren’t just making a decision for themselves but for their family as well. Taking a significant amount of time that you would usually reserve for other things, and putting it all towards one goal affects not only you but everyone around you. In my case, my marathon training most significantly impacted my boyfriend Chad. As a full-time student who also.. Read More

Day 13 – Q&A with Kirsten Holte

Over the last few months I’ve spent a lot of time writing about my own marathon training journey and while it has been a great experience, it has also been really hard. I’ve come to realize it’s a lot more difficult to write about myself than I thought it would be.  As a journalist I’ve always found myself much more interested in telling other people’s stories than my own, so this week I.. Read More

Day 14 – Q&A with Abhishek Batwara

Over the last few months I’ve spent a lot of time writing about my own marathon training journey and while it has been a great experience, it has also been really hard. I’ve come to realize it’s a lot more difficult to write about myself than I thought it would be.  As a journalist I’ve always found myself much more interested in telling other people’s stories than my own, so this week I.. Read More