Back in April, I ran my first trail race! I first heard about the 5 Peaks race series from Jaime (who is a 2017 ambassador) and Hanoki. My interest grew when my half marathon clinic instructor invited Michelle and Mark (also 2017 ambassadors) to talk to our clinic about the 5 Peaks series and trail … Continue reading
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2016 Running Year in Review
Happy new year! I hope everybody’s 2017 is off to a good start. I was originally going to have my first run of the year at the annual Hair of the Dog 9k race located in the Beaches area of Toronto. I was all set to go and got into my car only to discover … Continue reading
I do it for the cinnamon buns – Yorkville Run 5k, 2016
The Yorkville Run 5k is a pricier race but you truly do get what you pay for. Sunday marked my third time running it and I was not disappointed. Packet pick up was quick and seamless, with volunteers wearing tuxedo t-shirts. Instead of having a pick up desk you just walked up to a volunteer … Continue reading
The power of the group – marathon training
I’m very behind in blogging my race recaps and have a few on the go. In the meantime, I wanted to take a moment to write about my marathon training so far. I officially started training for the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon (STWM) on June 23. Originally I was going to take a year off … Continue reading
A PB in fun – Waterfront 10k 2016 Race Recap
Yesterday I ran the Toronto Waterfront 10k for the second year in a row. I’ve had this post recapping last year’s race saved as a draft for an entire year, so I figured I should post it now before recapping the 2017 race. The Toronto Waterfront 10k debuted in June 2016. Previously Canada Running Series … Continue reading
Ottawa Marathon 2016 – video recap
As I mentioned in my Ottawa Marathon Race Recap post, I ran the race with my GoPro in my hand. After wading through a few hours of footage (some of it painful, most of it entertaining), I’m happy to present a recap of my weekend. Since I carried my GoPro in my hand, a lot … Continue reading
Too stubborn to quit – Ottawa Marathon Race Recap 2016
I think I was a little too enthusiastic when I was signing up for races this year. It’s June and I’ve run 10 races so far. I haven’t blogged about any of them yet. There have been challenges but also incredible moments at each race that I can’t wait to share with you. Let’s start … Continue reading
2015 – My year of running redemption
Last year I made a pledge that 2015 would be different and that I would finish each race knowing that I had done everything that I could do to run the best race possible. As 2015 is coming to a close, I’m happy to report that my year of running redemption was a success. In … Continue reading
“Don’t let her pass you!” – Tannenbaum 10k, 2015 Race Recap
My last race in 2015 was the Tannenbaum 10k, which is organized by the Toronto Beaches Running Club (BRC). This year marked its 10th anniversary and it was the biggest one yet with over 1,000 participants signed up and the introduction of a kid’s race. Although the race is growing, it still retains its small … Continue reading
Older, wiser, faster, stronger – Port City Challenge – (half) Marathon by the Sea 2015, Race Recap (Saint John, NB)
My attitude towards birthdays has changed a lot in the past few years. When I turned 30 a few years ago I was happy and ready. While others lamented the end of their twenties, I embraced my thirties as a time to explore my newfound love for running and capitalize on being (hopefully) wiser. I … Continue reading
