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How Ottawa's Running Community Rebuilt Itself After the Pandemic
From solo lockdown loops to the largest race weekend in the city's history, Ottawa runners proved that community can't be quarantined.
Ben Kaplan · Mar 2, 2026 · 8 min read
Training · Racing · Community · Gear
My Running Life
After losing my mother, I didn't know how to grieve. Then I laced up my shoes and ran until I found something that felt like peace.
Nicole Troyer
Feb 15, 2026 · 10 min read
Nicole Troyer
Writing about Canadian running since 2008. Follow the sport, the athletes, and the moments that make running matter.
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