H+P Don't Call It a Comeback 8k

Saturday, May 31, 2025 Past event

Waterloo, Ontario

Free · 1 race

Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating H+P Don't Call It a Comeback 8K on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in the vibrant community of Waterloo! This unique event is all about resilience and setting personal goals, whether you're overcoming an injury, juggling life challenges, or simply returning to running after a break. At 10:05 AM, participants will tackle an inspiring 8K course designed to encourage you to strive for your personal best, even when life throws you a curveball.

The race is structured to help you evaluate your current challenges and set a realistic yet ambitious goal. As you run the two loops of our classic 4K course, you'll have the chance to cheer on fellow participants in the concurrent H+P This May Be Loopy Challenge. Plus, if you achieve your personal time-based goal, you'll walk away with a special prize! Embrace the spirit of determination and community at this uplifting event, where every step counts toward making a comeback. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to celebrate your journey!

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Organiser's description

We all face unavoidable setbacks- injury, life stuff, pregnancy, other health concerns.Sometimes this makes chasing a PB-level performance impossible for a period of time...but does that mean we should stop striving for something? NO! The fastest way to getting back to your best is by making the most of what's in front of you. That's where this race comes in. The concept is simple:WHAT IT IS:(1) Acknowledge and evaluate your current setback.(2) Choose a legitimately challenging but realistic 8K goal given the circumstances (i.e. running 8K at old marathon pace). This MUST be a time-based goal. (3) Sign-up telling us about your challenge and goal- this must be declared before the race (but can be kept confidential from the group).(4) Do the 8K with us on MAY 31st at 10:05AM, and record your result here. There is a Strava segment, but this is a self-timed event. PRIZES:If you hit your personal goal, you get a prize! Full details TBA. COURSE:
We're using 2x our classic 4K loop HERE for the official event. This will be lined up with our H+P This May Be Loopy Challenge as they start their 3rd loop- this will be a nice way to support them and cheer them on as we do our own thing at the same time! Prizing:Everybody who hits their goal will get a prize---TBA!