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nwtdarren
trailrunning
8y
Ice Road Run invitation
Ice Road Run invitation
This year, I have done a lot of running on the Dettah Ice Road. It is a very unique experience, running at -40C, with the wind howling in from any direction, with nothing but lake standing in the way.
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nwtdarren
trail
8y
Yesterdays run route
Yesterdays run route
Tried a different route around Jackfish Power Plant today. On my way, someone hung up a set of lost keys. Punched into the trail at the Coop, then picked my way up to the lookout. Then used the highway
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nwtdarren
winterrunning
8y
Is entering the #runforsteem challenge twice in a week poor form?
Is entering the #runforsteem challenge twice in a week poor form?
So I guess I'm willing to risk it, even if it is. Yet another blissful day out in the sunshine. After a lively chat with some nice strangers, I did my legs day. Things have shifted around a bit, since
nwtdarren
trainingtips
8y
Training tip - trail safety supplies
Training tip - trail safety supplies
"What have I got in my pockets?" -Bilbo Baggins When running in the trails, I like to occasionally take a seat on a rock, and think about a bad injury, and waiting for aid. I think about how
nwtdarren
art
8y
Art Gallery on Frame Lake Trail #runforsteem challenge
Art Gallery on Frame Lake Trail #runforsteem challenge
Todays run took me through the paved section of Frame Lake Trail, where I was pleased to take in the temporary art gallery. I shot a favourite piece, and hope the stuff stays up awhile. Oh, and it is my
nwtdarren
fitness
8y
My favourite stairs
My favourite stairs
One of my favourite trails here is home to one of my favourite sets of stairs. A bit shaky, and when the snow is built up, a bit sketchy, but really nice lines. I hope progress doesn't come along and
nwtdarren
worldautismawarenessday
8y
World Autism Awareness Day 2018
World Autism Awareness Day 2018
My city (City of Yellowknife) lit up their Somba Ke park with blue lights tonight, to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day. I thought I would do the same. Tonights run was across Frame Lake and around
northtwork
winterrunning
8y
Nice cool winter run
Nice cool winter run
It was a great weekend to go outside and run. Did about 23km this weekend.
nwtdarren
dogs
8y
Songs of my youth - #runforsteem challenge entry
Songs of my youth - #runforsteem challenge entry
Running along the ice and snow, with the Immigrant Song (from the 70's and the recent marvel movie Ragnarok) hammering up the pace, I saw a hairy beast running to intercept me. Thor running over to say
nwtdarren
health
8y
TL:DR
TL:DR
Today's run brief
nwtdarren
sealhide
8y
Running Mitts
Running Mitts
My favourite running mitts. Good down to about -20C, then good for another 20-30 degrees less if supplied with a liner.
nwtdarren
trailrunning
8y
Todays run
Todays run
-11C in the trees, -20C out on the lake. This is the best of trails, though I got lost finding it. :)
nwtdarren
halfmarathon
8y
Cheering on a half-marathon hero - Valencia 2018 IAAF Would Championships
Cheering on a half-marathon hero - Valencia 2018 IAAF Would Championships
My training usually includes periodic long runs. In fact, usually I run a half-marathon distance once a month. (21.1km) This month, I wanted to dedicate that long run to a Canadian champion, Emily Setlack,
nwtdarren
frostbite50
8y
Morning learn to run group
Morning learn to run group
Rose early this morning to stand in for a friend. He has been leading a learn to run 5k group. For todays workout, we ran 1 minute, walked 4 minutes, for about 5km of bracing, Yellowknife cold. It was
nwtdarren
winterrunning
8y
Today's run
Today's run
Saw a bit of ground showing through today. Snow is disappearing and soon I won't be able to run across the lakes.

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