Category Archives: R2EP

Running for Meggles!

Posted on May 15, 2011 by kaan

Today I ran for Meggles. Having done the spartan race yesterday I was pretty sore this morning. Mostly my shoulders. Alice had similar pains and we figure it might be from hauling the buckets of rocks. Also we both still … Continue reading →

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multithon

Posted on May 8, 2011 by kaan

Today is gorgeous! It has just gone noon and already I am loving the day. I awoke around 7:45 (of my own accord), had a relaxing shower, an apple, and then hopped on Cadenza (my bicycle). I rode 6.2 km … Continue reading →

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The ultimate caveat

Posted on May 5, 2011 by kaan

Sometimes it feels like a seemingly endless commitment to running leaves little room for other activities that are physically demanding. For instance, I have discovered that if, in addition to all the running, I ride my bike to UBC on … Continue reading →

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full on

Posted on April 26, 2011 by kaan

21.1 km. Mange ça Monsieur Byers. Also, a double rainbow.

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brother

Posted on April 21, 2011 by kaan

In all that I do, my family supports me to an extent that words can’t capture. In this particular running endeavour he was there on day-one (march 21st) with 50 km for me to run. I wonder if he saw … Continue reading →

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100 km for Sean

Posted on April 12, 2011 by kaan

On April 1st, I did not expect I to run 100 km for Sean over only 12 days. It is now done. It took me about 8.5 hours split over 10 days of running. This means he paid me about … Continue reading →

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beautiful days

Posted on April 11, 2011 by kaan

I love being outside. Although I think I prefer the bright sunny days, I rather enjoy the rainy ones too. Yesterday I did 13.5 km in the rain with Alice, Mark, and Lindsey (they are also participating in the Run … Continue reading →

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Group training

Posted on April 3, 2011 by kaan

The run to end poverty began in 2007 and since then has raised over $100,000 (across 8 cities) for EWB work in Africa. The first one of 2011 happened in Kelowna one week ago. The event was organised by a … Continue reading →

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10 with James

Posted on March 31, 2011 by kaan

Today was beautiful! I had a relaxed leisurely bicycle ride out to UBC and put in a morning of work in the lab. Then, at noon, I went for a run with James. When he donated $10 he stipulated that … Continue reading →

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25 for Ni4ky

Posted on March 29, 2011 by kaan

I went for a 6.5 km run with my roommate, Dylan, this morning. Then I forced him to take a picture of sweaty me with no shirt on. This completes the 25 km owed to Ni4ky. GPS, heart rate monitor, … Continue reading →

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