Comments for Keith McArthur

Comment on Race Report: Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon by Dave Fleet

Dave Fleet — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:59:08 +0000

Congratulations on the race, Keith! Too bad to hear about the post-race experience – I’ve been there (I passed out and hit my head after my first marathon… no smarmy comments from you…) so I can relate. Don’t let it dissuade you, though.

Maybe we can do a training run or two together some time soon?

Comment on Race Report: Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon by Nancy K

Nancy K — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 02:55:22 +0000

Congrats and great race report (scary ending though with the fainting)! I ran the half for the first time on Sunday too, 1:56.28 so we were very similar in time. Once my knees recover (half marathon with runners knee was AWFUL) I hope to do some winter running too…. keep it up and good job!

Comment on Race Report: Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon by Elise Ondet (@EliseOndet)

Elise Ondet (@EliseOndet) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:30:17 +0000

You almost make me want to try starting running again, which is a lot to say (I’ve tried a few times and always ended up thinking running is not for me).

Congrats!

Comment on Race Report: Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon by Keith McArthur

Keith McArthur — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:00:20 +0000

Thanks @Marky Mark! I’ll definitely check those out.

Comment on Race Report: Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon by Marky Mark

Marky Mark — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:47:28 +0000

Egg Nog Jog (10.8K) in December in Georgetown, Robbie Burns 8K in January in Burlington, Re-Fridgee-Eighter 8K in february in Waterloo and Chilly Half Marathon in early March in Burlington as well as Around the Bay 30K in Hamilton at the end of March!

Comment on Race Report: Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon by Keith McArthur

Keith McArthur — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:53:41 +0000

Thanks for all the kind comments!

I’m definitely planning to run over the winter – both outdoors and on the treadmill. I may even enter a race or two over late fall and winter. Let me know if you have any suggestions for the best Toronto-area races in the cold season.

Comment on Race Report: Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon by Susan Nugent

Susan Nugent — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 07:01:17 +0000

Really enjoyed this read. Working on my own article for a newsletter. There are so many things to say! Liked your honesty. Sorry you had such a bad time at the baggage check. Today, my legs are in agony, and yet, I too, find myself looking forward to the next event…probably the Half to raise funds for children’s programs at the Peterborough YMCA, in Feb. And yeah, revamping training and losing some weight are some of my thoughts. There’s a quote I like at this moment that talks about not thinking that I’ve already apprehended. I forget about what is behind me and press forward. Sally forth!

Comment on Race Report: Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon by RunSleepRepeat (@RunSleepRepeat)

RunSleepRepeat (@RunSleepRepeat) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 03:39:25 +0000

Keith, you should be so proud of yourself. Nice job and a dramatic accomplishment! Sounds like you’re recovering nicely from both the race and the ridiculous bag check that didn’t contribute to a healthy finish. Keep it up over the winter. It’s really different and quite rewarding.

Sorry you were subjected to one the rudest tweets I’ve ever read. I did a bit of Googling and learned about @sjug who’s found all over the internet, but strangely enough has never run a race. I’ll leave it at that.

Comment on Race Report: Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon by markymarkincanada

markymarkincanada — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 03:27:34 +0000

Well done! And I’m glad you’re now ok.

I ran it yesterday as well. Over 11 years ago I had a heart attack and arrest playing hockey-I was very lucky and am fine. But I went through the cardiac program at Toronto Rehab (for whom I raised money yesterday, as in prior years) and one of the important things they taught us was the importance of warm up and cool downs. As I finished yesterday I came from a hard run to a full stop and was hemmed in for some time as those waiting for their bags made it difficult for others to exit. Nothing happened in my case but it could be quite catastrophic on another occasion to one of the thousands of people who do it, and is completely preventable. There was similar congestion in prior years with the Sporting Life 10K and they fixed that so I’m sure this won’t happen again, but it’s too bad it happened yesterday.

Comment on Race Report: Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon by Peter

Peter — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:37:30 +0000

Congrats!!!