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Darrell Dunn holds the lead in the men's 10-km competitive race of the Healthy Living Awareness Run, at Sylvia Grinnell Park in Iqaluit on June 21. - Gabriel Zarate/NNSL photo

Iqalummiut run raises funds for healthy living

James McCarthy
Northern News Services
Published Monday, June 29, 2009

IQALUIT - What's old was new again for Iqaluit's Darrell Dunn, who won the men's competitive division of the Healthy Living Awareness Run again this year, at Sylvia Grinnell Park in Iqaluit on June 21.

This year was the third edition of the event, which raises money for the Atii Fitness Centre. Dunn said this year's race included a lot of not-so-familiar faces, which made for good competition.

"I think this year was the most competitive race," he said. "A lot of us didn't know each other, so you didn't know what others were thinking."

Dunn said he is still getting used to running long distances again, even though he's won the men's competitive event three years running.

"I ran a lot in university, but I took a few years off after I moved here," he said. "There's still a bit of rust, but I'll work on that."

Because of the rough terrain around the city, Dunn said preparing for running long distances isn't always possible, but it's all about preparation.

"I try to get in as much as I can during the year," he said. "You just have to make sure you get some runs in and get the legs ready. The wind factor is also big, so running against the wind is also a good way to get ready because you never know what to expect."

Steve Alguire used the race to prepare for races in Ottawa this coming August. He said he normally doesn't run a distance like this.

"I haven't done a 10-km run in a long time," he said. "It was a good course, though."

Alguire said he wasn't out to compete hard, but he figured he would give it a go at the start to see how he felt.

"I pushed myself at the beginning of the race, but I eased off as things got longer," he said.

Dunn received $300 for his win, but he said the money would be better spent at the fitness club.

"I donated my money back," he said. "I've been a volunteer at the club for five years and that was the plan all along."