Comments on: About me http://justrunning.wordpress.com The road to New York... Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:40:44 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Michelle & Lara http://justrunning.wordpress.com/about/#comment-152 Michelle & Lara Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:51:49 +0000 http://justrunning.wordpress.com/about/#comment-152 Hi Campbell - just checking out your great site and thought you may be interested in the note below. Happy to answer any questions, and please feel free to pass along to any running buddies! Greetings Canadian athletes, Are you a passionate athlete who draws inspiration from Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope? At CBC Television, we are presently creating a program which would illustrate in detail what Terry accomplished in 1980. The event will reacquaint new and existing generations with Terry's example of athleticism, determination and self-sacrifice. A team of twelve runners will start the marathon in St. John's, NFLD on April 12th. Each participant will attempt to run 3,339 miles in 143 days - matching Terry's daily mileage - arriving in Thunder Bay, ON on Labour Day weekend. Our camera crews will document the journey from the first day of training through to the end of the run, providing viewers with updates on the participants and their fundraising efforts. Our first episode, to air in April on CBC, will see the introduction of the participants and the stakes set for the run. Terry's enduring and building legacy will be highlighted. We are working in conjunction with the Terry Fox Foundation, who in the past have declined proposals where the intent is to symbolically or literally finish the Marathon of Hope. This concept does not infringe on that wish. If you are interested in participating in, or supporting, this initiative -- we want to hear from you. We welcome any questions at any time along the way. An ideal candidate would possess the following: 1) They have been inspired by Terry's story and have a history of supporting Terry's vision and principles 2) They have the ability and willingness to fundraise 3) They believe and offer evidence that they are capable of physically attempting the run 4) They are willing and able to put aside work/other commitments for 4 and a half months to document their personal journey. Do you have what it takes to go the distance? If you would like to participate as a runner in this historic event, please reply to marathonofhope2009@gmail.com , sending us your contact information and telling us why you are the ideal candidate for the show. In addition, we ask that you please create a 3-5 minute video so we can see you in action. Your video should include: Your name, age, hometown and why you want to be a participant in the Marathon of Hope 2009. Please upload your video to YouTube. Need extra help uploading your video? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFyIT7rVZ0Q Deadline for applications: January 8, 2009 Please notify us immediately by sending the URL when you've uploaded your video. We look forward to hearing from you! Michelle & Lara, Marathon of Hope 2009 Hi Campbell – just checking out your great site and thought you may be interested in the note below. Happy to answer any questions, and please feel free to pass along to any running buddies!

Greetings Canadian athletes,

Are you a passionate athlete who draws inspiration from Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope?

At CBC Television, we are presently creating a program which would illustrate in detail what Terry accomplished in 1980. The event will reacquaint new and existing generations with Terry’s example of athleticism, determination and self-sacrifice.

A team of twelve runners will start the marathon in St. John’s, NFLD on April 12th. Each participant will attempt to run 3,339 miles in 143 days – matching Terry’s daily mileage – arriving in Thunder Bay, ON on Labour Day weekend. Our camera crews will document the journey from the first day of training through to the end of the run, providing viewers with updates on the participants and their fundraising efforts.

Our first episode, to air in April on CBC, will see the introduction of the participants and the stakes set for the run. Terry’s enduring and building legacy will be highlighted. We are working in conjunction with the Terry Fox Foundation, who in the past have declined proposals where the intent is to symbolically or literally finish the Marathon of Hope. This concept does not infringe on that wish.
If you are interested in participating in, or supporting, this initiative — we want to hear from you. We welcome any questions at any
time along the way.

An ideal candidate would possess the following:

1) They have been inspired by Terry’s story and have a history of supporting Terry’s vision and principles
2) They have the ability and willingness to fundraise
3) They believe and offer evidence that they are capable of physically attempting the run
4) They are willing and able to put aside work/other commitments for 4 and a half months to document their personal journey.

Do you have what it takes to go the distance?

If you would like to participate as a runner in this historic event, please reply to marathonofhope2009@gmail.com , sending us your contact information and telling us why you are the ideal candidate for the show.

In addition, we ask that you please create a 3-5 minute video so we can see you in action. Your video should include: Your name, age, hometown and why you want to be a participant in the Marathon of Hope 2009. Please upload your video to YouTube.

Need extra help uploading your video?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFyIT7rVZ0Q

Deadline for applications:
January 8, 2009

Please notify us immediately by sending the URL when you’ve uploaded your video.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Michelle & Lara,
Marathon of Hope 2009

]]> By: Campbell Willis http://justrunning.wordpress.com/about/#comment-147 Campbell Willis Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:02:31 +0000 http://justrunning.wordpress.com/about/#comment-147 Thanks for the kind words bro, means alot to me. Thanks for the kind words bro, means alot to me.

]]> By: Tim Willis http://justrunning.wordpress.com/about/#comment-146 Tim Willis Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:26:13 +0000 http://justrunning.wordpress.com/about/#comment-146 Good on you man. Very proud of you. Good on you man. Very proud of you.

]]> By: kylie jamieson http://justrunning.wordpress.com/about/#comment-126 kylie jamieson Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:59:40 +0000 http://justrunning.wordpress.com/about/#comment-126 Dork, What an inspiration you are. Am sorry I won't be in New York to see you cross that finish line but of course will be happy to have a few wines with you when you return to N.Z and you can tell me all about it. Good on you dork Dork,
What an inspiration you are. Am sorry I won’t be in New York to see you cross that finish line but of course will be happy to have a few wines with you when you return to N.Z and you can tell me all about it.
Good on you dork

]]> By: Knee Knackering Experience | trailrunningSoul.com http://justrunning.wordpress.com/about/#comment-121 Knee Knackering Experience | trailrunningSoul.com Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:11:56 +0000 http://justrunning.wordpress.com/about/#comment-121 [...] July 26, 2008 · Filed Under Race Reports  · Pic from justrunning · Quoting: …With over 7 miles of downhill in the stretch to Cleveland Dam, I felt it was time to up the ante. I knew the majority of this section well from my Wednesday and Sunday training runs, so felt confident I could pick up some places and make good time… Read more at justrunning.wordpress.com Written by Campbell Willis [...] [...] July 26, 2008 · Filed Under Race Reports  · Pic from justrunning · Quoting: …With over 7 miles of downhill in the stretch to Cleveland Dam, I felt it was time to up the ante. I knew the majority of this section well from my Wednesday and Sunday training runs, so felt confident I could pick up some places and make good time… Read more at justrunning.wordpress.com Written by Campbell Willis [...]

]]> By: Michael Jeffries http://justrunning.wordpress.com/about/#comment-114 Michael Jeffries Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:50:46 +0000 http://justrunning.wordpress.com/about/#comment-114 Cimbill Me and Cath bought 3 tickets in your raffle. AB's are going down this weekend. Mick Cimbill
Me and Cath bought 3 tickets in your raffle.
AB’s are going down this weekend.
Mick

]]> By: Will http://justrunning.wordpress.com/about/#comment-43 Will Sat, 31 May 2008 05:55:44 +0000 http://justrunning.wordpress.com/about/#comment-43 Its great to hear such verve from runners. I hope you keep pushing yourself along the test of life. BTW: Marathons are for pussy's these days. LUK when you are ready to step up. Its great to hear such verve from runners. I hope you keep pushing yourself along the test of life. BTW: Marathons are for pussy’s these days. LUK when you are ready to step up.

]]> By: Campbell Willis http://justrunning.wordpress.com/about/#comment-28 Campbell Willis Mon, 19 May 2008 21:28:23 +0000 http://justrunning.wordpress.com/about/#comment-28 Great to hear from mate and also have fond memories, except Brendan always going on about how good he was, got a bit tiresome! Will never forget the day we got a little lost in the Gap Forest, always makes for interesting running when trying to find your way out in the dark. Great to hear from mate and also have fond memories, except Brendan always going on about how good he was, got a bit tiresome!

Will never forget the day we got a little lost in the Gap Forest, always makes for interesting running when trying to find your way out in the dark.

]]> By: Mat Walker http://justrunning.wordpress.com/about/#comment-17 Mat Walker Sat, 17 May 2008 00:17:25 +0000 http://justrunning.wordpress.com/about/#comment-17 Hey Campbell, great to hear from you and I'm jealous of your accomplishments! I remember in our first years of running together it use to be Brendan (typically flying out in front) me quite away back and you on my heels, didn't take you long to change that and before you know it Campbells chomping on the heels of Brendan, well maybe not that close, but clearly now, screaming past me! ;-) Goodluck mate and hopefully one day again we can run a full Marathon.............!!!! Cheers Mat Hey Campbell, great to hear from you and I’m jealous of your accomplishments! I remember in our first years of running together it use to be Brendan (typically flying out in front) me quite away back and you on my heels, didn’t take you long to change that and before you know it Campbells chomping on the heels of Brendan, well maybe not that close, but clearly now, screaming past me! ;-)
Goodluck mate and hopefully one day again we can run a full Marathon………….!!!!
Cheers Mat

]]> By: Brec Fenton http://justrunning.wordpress.com/about/#comment-16 Brec Fenton Thu, 15 May 2008 06:35:25 +0000 http://justrunning.wordpress.com/about/#comment-16 Mate we are doing the the Cootha loop this weekend. Remember I came that time on the bikes and had to get off before I spewed? Can't believe I think it will be enjoyable to go and run that now..but i kinda do. Not quite the mountains of Vancouver but it's all we have here! Should be a few of us so hopefully we will be able to keep our minds off the pain. Did 15km after work last night....struggled. Hoping I feel better after a couple of days recovery. Keep you posted. Mate we are doing the the Cootha loop this weekend. Remember I came that time on the bikes and had to get off before I spewed? Can’t believe I think it will be enjoyable to go and run that now..but i kinda do. Not quite the mountains of Vancouver but it’s all we have here! Should be a few of us so hopefully we will be able to keep our minds off the pain. Did 15km after work last night….struggled. Hoping I feel better after a couple of days recovery. Keep you posted.

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