The Best in Running

Runners World has published its list of "The Best in Running". Here are some of the highlights:

• Best invention or trend in racing: Disposable timing chips.
• Coolest runner: Pre
• Most inspiring runner: Terry Fox
• Best training secret: Value rest.
• Must-have item for every race: Body Glide.
• Best performance by an Underdog: Billy Mills.
• Ideal Runners Food: Bananas (I include this item under duress; Mariana insisted that I highlight this reference.)
• Most Important Female Pioneer: Katherine Switzer.
• Best Postrun Food: Chocolate Milk.
• Best time of the day to run: Early Morning.
  
• Best workout to wind up puking: Mile repeats.
• Best thing about runners' bodies: Legs.

Not a bad list. But every list needs local content. So here is the "Best in Running, according to Toronto Go Girls".

• Best trend in running: The run-walk approach, opening the door to running for many of us.
• Coolest runner: Olga K.
• Most inspiring runner: Terry Fox.
  
• Best training secret: The power of the group.
• Must have item for every race: post-race lunch or dinner plans, preferably with a reservation.
• Best performance by an underdog: each of us, in every race we have ever run.
• Ideal runners food: Bagels (especially if Bagel Boy is working) or bananas (I include "bananas" under duress; see above).
• Most Important Female Pioneer: Jean Marmoreo.
• Best PostRun Food: Timothy's Coffee or Beer.
• Best time of the day to run: Any time we can fit it into our schedules.
• Best workout to wind up puking: We're flexible on this one, but running with beer in one's tummy is never a good idea. Mile repeats can do the trick, as well.
• Best thing about runners' bodies: our hearts...they're still ticking and we feel great!

A few extras...here are our "worsts":

• Worst eye sight and worst ability to provide a description to the police: Joanne
• Worst tolerance of cold and all things winter: Mariana
• Worst jokes: T
• Worst excuse for missing a run: "I had to write an exam" (Nana). Priorities, woman!!
• Worst language: WTF?! Clearly, it's Olga. (Pay-back for calling T's bruises "pussy bruises" and "pigeon droppings")
• Worst job: a tough call, but this honour goes to Carol, who coordinates exams for a living.
  
• Person who keeps the worst company: Obviously, Alain. He is a gentleman among wild women. We salute you, sir!