The Around the Bay 30k road race in Hamilton on March 24 was our first race in 2013. I had heard many amazing things about this race, which is also the oldest road race in North America (older than the Boston Marathon by three years). Dan and I had also never run more than 21.1 … Continue reading
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Hitting the wall – The Sporting Life 10k
After the Disney World half we didn’t really run for a while. I meant to but a lot of things got in the way. First, there was the weather (winter weather, unplowed roads etc. combined with the fact that I hate the treadmill dreadmill). Dan and I also moved from midtown to downtown. I hate … Continue reading
Crush it! – Disney World Half Marathon trip, Part 4
I don’t even remember what time we woke up for the Disney World Half Marathon. It was so horribly early that I’ve blocked it from my mind. We were on the shuttle bus to Epcot for the start by 3 a.m. I was really nervous and it was also really cold out. Because I tend … Continue reading
Run with the animals and the ghost of the white lioness – Oasis Toronto Zoo Run 10k
In the summer of 2011 we were camping with our friends Jen and Jeff when they mentioned that they were thinking of doing the Oasis Toronto Zoo Run. This idea stuck with me, as I loved the zoo when I was a kid and loved the idea of getting a chance to run through the … Continue reading
I get my thrill on Hayes St. hill – Bay to Breakers 12k, Part 3
The big day arrived for my first race, May 15, 2011. Dan and I woke up bright and early and got ready to run the 100th annual Bay to Breakers (the longest consecutively run footrace in the world!). Here are all of the rookie mistakes we made: We didn’t follow any type of training plan. … Continue reading
If you leave hungry from the Berger Pit, it’s your own fault – Berger Pit Fun Run recap (my first 5k!)
Kristen’s family has a camp (in southern Ontario we call them “cottages.” My friend tells me in Newfoundland they call them “cabins.” Who knew?) in Echo Bay called the Berger Pit. I love the Berger Pit. I think it’s one of the most peaceful and relaxing places to go. Every year, her family organizes a … Continue reading
Plain Can Be Lovely 