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Obsess.ca: the runners’ radio

“A story has no beginning or end: arbitrarily one chooses that moment of experience from which to look back or […]

One fast banana

“I think being different, going against the grain of society is the greatest thing in the world.” – Elijah Wood […]

Out-running anxiety

“Running is about finding your inner peace, and so is a life well lived.” – Dean Karnazes Sometimes in life […]

Taking it to heart

“It is not length of life, but depth of life.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson The sound of running shoes hitting […]

A Canadian in Cairo

“Sometimes you don’t know what Canadian is, until you are far from it.” Charlie, bravo, echo seven, four, niner, cleared […]

Holy Heggie! Nine year-old runs 273K

“Holy taxidermy” — Robin from Batman Batman’s sidekick used to let go some bizarre exclamations during the original 1960s television series, usually […]

Remembering Terry Fox

“It took cancer to realize that being self-centered is not the way to live. The answer is to try and […]

Mohammed Ahmed Q&A: Top 10 in the world in the 10,000m

Mohammed Ahmed recorded the best-ever finish by a Canadian at the world championships in the men’s 10,000m placing 9th in 27:35.76.

Out of this world

Space, the final frontier. – Star Trek Life is short so why not dream big. Things left undone or untried […]

Lacing up with Leif

“Follow your passion, be prepared to work hard and sacrifice, and, above all, don’t let anyone limit your dreams.” – […]

Ultra Love

“I want to run every race with a big heart.” – Ryan Hall There is often so much talk about […]

Not just your average runner

“The healthiest competition occurs when average people win by putting above average effort.” – Colin Powell What is an average […]