Last week, I ran the Toronto Yonge St 10k for the third year in a row (fourth time running this course if you count The Sporting Life 10k from 2012). The race weekend started off with picking up my race kit from the mini expo. As always, kit pick up was quick and efficient. We … Continue reading
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#KillTheHill – Harry’s Spring Run-off (#HSROT) Race Report, 2015
Less than a week after running Around the Bay I was pinning another race bib on. This was another race that I had a score to settle with. Last year, my goal was to finish in 50 minutes or less and I had missed by an entire minute (an eternity for a runner). This year I … Continue reading
Redemption! – Around the Bay 30k, 2015
So far in 2015 I’ve run five races and haven’t published a single race report. I guess I have some catching up to do! On March 29, 2015 I ran my third Around the Bay 30k race. This is the race that has kicked my butt for the last two years. This year I was … Continue reading
Hey Girl…You’ve got a beautiful pace! – Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon (#STWM), 2014
Lucky number eight! Sunday marked my eighth half marathon when I ran the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront race. Last year Scotia was my first full marathon and I have to say that I love this race event. I love the route for the half, the crowd support and the energy. This is a race that I … Continue reading
Breathtaking Banff, Melissa’s Road Race 22k Recap – Alberta Trip 2013, Part 2
Melissa’s Road Race didn’t start until after 10 a.m. so for once in our lives we got to sleep in and relax on race day morning. The Banff Boutique Inn includes a complimentary breakfast buffet, and it was perfect as our pre-race meal. Their breakfast buffet that morning included bread, home made cookies, home made … Continue reading
You never forget your first race – Race for Health 5k, 2014 (Sarnia)
Earlier this month my friend Stephanie ran her first 5k race and I was able to run it with her! You never forget your first race and I was really excited for and proud of her for running her first one. We ran the Race for Health in Sarnia, with proceeds supporting the local hospital. It … Continue reading
The course of true love never did run smooth – A Midsummer Night’s Run 15k, 2014
In August I ran A Midsummer Night’s Run 15k race. I knew that the race would be challenging because I unexpectedly took three weeks off from running. In fact, this year I’ve been finding it very challenging to run consistently or even at all. Part of it has to do with not being part of … Continue reading
We won’t tell anyone you cried – Warrior Dash, 2014
Wow where did the summer go? I’ve been meaning to post this for a while and in the meantime I’ve continued to run and have some fun travel stories to share. I’ll try to get back to posting more regularly, so stay tuned! Back in July, Nicola and I tackled Warrior Dash for the third … Continue reading
Wedding rings lost and found while limping through mud and fire – Warrior Dash, 2013
Since Nicola and I are running our third Warrior Dash together tomorrow I thought it would be a good time to recap last year’s race. After running Warrior Dash in 2012, Nicola and I returned for more mud, fire and hills. This time Dan decided to run it too while Connie returned to cheer us … Continue reading
Return to the Berger Pit – Berger Pit Fun Run 5k, 2013
The Berger Pit Fun Run at Kristen’s family’s camp was the first 5k I ever ran. In July 2013 I was excited to return and bring Dan with me. It was a blazing hot day and very different from the last time I had run it. It was a smaller group, but still fun. Dan … Continue reading
Plain Can Be Lovely 