Dragon Back on the Train
I’ve had a long time to think, but that doesn’t necessarily mean any thoughts have occurred that were worth writing down.
National Cross-Country Championships Preview and Ranking
The Canadian cross country championships are upon us. Yes, cue the snide remarks about the “age-group” season being done, and get ready for the real men and women.
Become a track and field official!
Do you love track and field? Do you know someone who does and want to learn more about the sport?
Monday Afternoon Quarterback: ranking the rankings
Things went down at Thames Valley Golf Course. I think it is only fair to look at the results, and compare them to the predictions.
The FINAL Classic Kitely-McInnes Report 2013 CIS-XC poll at Montreal Endurance brought to you by New Balance
This is the final, definitive CIS-XC poll. We’ve seen a few other polls and previews come out this week, but you all know this is home.
Great day for McGill Olympic at the FQA XC Championships
The MOC had a very successful weekend at the FQA cross-country championships in Sherbrooke. Our club reached the podium in three of the four races where we fielded a full team, and had a number of excellent individual performances.
L’Équipe Phantôme de l’RSEQ
Dans les jours avant le championnat provincial de cross country, un peu d’histoire pour se distraire…
Il y a une dizaine d’années, quand je suis arrivé à Montréal, il n’y avait que trois équipes universitaires de cross-country (et aucun circuit collégiale).
The Classic Kitely-McInnes Report 2013 CIS-XC Poll at Montreal Endurance #3 brought to you by New Balance
It’s go time. Not quite full-on show time, but at least at the conference championships we know that most teams will have their best line-ups lined up, looking to show their respective athletics departments how competitive they can be within their geographically defined units.
Examining the Interlock
Photo is of the large pile of dirt a city of Montreal truck dumped on the start line moments before the women’s race.
RSEQ XC Update: How Red/Rouge is your podium?
On the men’s side there are many questions, none of which are: “who is going to win the team title?” The Laval Rouge et Or have pretty much sewn that up, barring a disaster beyond the scope of the sport.
The Classic Kitely-McInnes Report CIS-XC Poll at Montreal Endurance #2 brought to you by New Balance
There are some very interesting battles looming at both the OUA and CIS championships. We’ve seen something from almost all of the teams, except of course the folks out west.
Pensées sur la course à pied
Here is a guest blog post from Noella Koussa, an industrial design student at the University of Montreal, who is soliciting ideas on running equipment and community.
Emotional Honesty
The concept of emotional honesty was introduced to me in a running context by Dave Scott-Thomas.
Noel-Hodge and Fyfe to renew friendly rivalry at the Zoo Run
Saturday at the Metro Toronto Zoo, some of the top road runners in Canada will vy for the titles of men’s and women’s 10k national champion.
The Classic Kitely-McInnes Report CIS-XC Poll at Montreal Endurance brought to you by New Balance
CIS Cross-Country 2013: Bob Vigars Swan Song Edition.
***UPDATE! BIG THANKS TO NEW BALANCE FOR PICKING UP THE NAMING RIGHTS TO OUR POLL.
All doped up and nowhere to go
I read three eye-opening articles about doping in track and field recently, which really made me think about the sport across the various levels.