Richard Goddard
Richard has been running for 15 years, first solo, then with the Toronto Front Runners, and now with Ottawa Frontrunners (close to 3 years). Richard says about joining OFR:
I am very grateful to the Frontrunners. Four years ago I moved from Ottawa to Toronto. It was initially a difficult transition because I knew very few people in Toronto. I solved the problem when I joined the local swim team, the waterpolo team, and the Toronto chapter of the Front Runners. Not only did I become reasonably fit, but I also found friendly company to spend time with any day of the week. This of course lead to social connections outside the sports environment, which in turn made the whole Toronto experience one of the most exciting periods in my life.
When I moved back to Ottawa in 2006, the first thing I did was join Frontrunners and the Rideau Speedeaus. Once again this has lead to a network of new and interesting friends, which has greatly enriched my Ottawa life. I have learned that it is important, whatever stage you are at, to regularly meet new people and bring them into your life. Joining a sports team like the Frontrunners is a great way to do just that, with the added side benefit of having a motivational force to keep your fitness program on track.
Richard always has a smile even in the coldest and darkest of February evenings when only the die-hard runners venture out!
Contributed Content
Richard has contributed the following content to OFR newsletters and Web site:
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