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Trail Running Q&A

Aug27

Trail Running Q&A

Good morning! I am a tad sleepy this morning but it doesn’t even matter. Last night, I went and saw Les Miserables which is my favourite musical of ALL TIME. I am a bit of a Francophile so seeing the show live made me lose my mind a little. (And also explains why this post… Read More…

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Filed Under: Races, TrainingTagged With: 5 Peaks, Ambit2, Chase the Coyote, Hardwood Hills, Kortright Centre, Les Miserables, Suunto, trail runningAugust 27, 2014

New Feature: Marathon Training

Aug25

New Feature: Marathon Training

Well, I’m back. What a fabulous weekend of camping and spending time with fellow trail running junkies at the Impossible 2 Possible race in Gatineau, Quebec! I am kicking off this Monday with a brand new feature surrounding the Toronto Scotiabank Marathon that I will be racing this fall on October 19. I will be… Read More…

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Filed Under: Lifestyle, Races, TrainingTagged With: impossible 2 possible, Jessica Kuepfer, marathon training, Sports Nutrition, STWMAugust 25, 2014

ENDURrun Marathon Race Report

Aug22

ENDURrun Marathon Race Report

There is nothing I love more than spontaneous trips, so I am excited to be packed up and headed to Quebec this weekend to run the Impossible 2 Possible event in Gatineau with some of my fellow 5 Peaks ambassadors and friends! (Especially since everyone I know is headed to Vancouver to make me jealous!)… Read More…

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Filed Under: RacesTagged With: coaching, Endurrun, Health & Performance, I2P, Jessica Kuepfer, marathon, New Balance, nutella, Saucony, Scotiabank Waterfront Marathon, Sports Nutrition, Waterloo Running Series, Zeal OpticsAugust 22, 2014

Recovery Post-Marathon

Aug20

Recovery Post-Marathon

It is depressing to me that this is the second last week of August. Where did my summer go? What is NOT depressing to me is how fast I was back on my feet after the marathon. I had some sharp IT band pain the day of after I was done but I was doing… Read More…

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Filed Under: Favourites, TrainingTagged With: compression tights, Fish oil, Genuine Health, Jessica Kuepfer, marathon, post race recovery, protein powder, recovery, Scotiabank Waterfront Marathon, Skechers Go Walks, SKINS North AmericaAugust 20, 2014

Core Exercises for Runners

Aug18

Core Exercises for Runners

Hey hey! How was your weekend? Mine was fine, you know…just ran a marathon.   I will be writing a recap on Friday but just know that the carb load was ridiculous. I have never done such an exaggerated preparation before. It is hard to feel like you are doing the right thing when you… Read More…

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Filed Under: Lifestyle, TrainingTagged With: ab rollout, core exercises, Endurrun, Jessica Kuepfer, marathon, pallof press, planks, reverse crunch, strength training, weight trainingAugust 18, 2014

Albion Hills 5 Peaks Race Report/ New Balance Fresh Foam 980 Trail Review

Aug15

Albion Hills 5 Peaks Race Report/ New Balance Fresh Foam 980 Trail Review

Happy Friday! I am in the midst of a delicious carb-load in prep for my marathon this weekend. It has been so much fun to be out at the other stages this week, cheering on my other team mates as they race their stages. I am looking forward to leaving everything out on the course this… Read More…

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Filed Under: Favourites, RacesTagged With: 5 Peaks, Endurrun, fresh foam 980 trail, Jessica Kuepfer, marathon, New Balance, Podium, product review, race report, trail runningAugust 15, 2014

Chase the Coyote

Aug13

Chase the Coyote

I have managed to make it to Wednesday. Not to be dramatic or anything, but this is the first time I have ever attempted to go caffeine-free. I will be honest, I am addicted and the headaches are not fun but I have been getting some SOLID nights of sleep because I am not fuelling… Read More…

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Filed Under: RacesTagged With: caffeine, Chase the Coyote, coffee, Jessica Kuepfer, race review, Running FreeAugust 13, 2014

The Week Before The Marathon

Aug11

The Week Before The Marathon

Well hello friends. Now THIS was a beautiful weekend! The weather was perfect for racing which is exactly what I did! I was at the Albion Hills Conservation area for the 5 Peaks race. I will do a full recap on Friday along with a shoe review of the new New Balance trail shoe!  … Read More…

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Filed Under: Races, TrainingTagged With: 5 Peaks, Health and Performance, marathon, New Balance, RunWaterloo, taperAugust 11, 2014

Race Report: Michigan Adventure Race

Aug8

Race Report: Michigan Adventure Race

Three cheers for Friday! It is the last weekend before my marathon (so hard to believe) and to celebrate my taper, I’m doing a race (5 Peaks Albion Hills Enduro distance) and I am looking forward to being reunited with my trail buddies. Other than that, I doing a movie night with friends, a brunch… Read More…

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Filed Under: RacesTagged With: adventure race, canoeing, gear, Genuine Health, Justins Almond Butter, Michigan, mountain biking, Nuun Hydration, orienteering, race report, Skout Organic, Switchback Endurance, trekkingAugust 8, 2014

Janji – Run for Another

Aug6

Janji – Run for Another

This week feels crazy short thanks to a Canadian holiday on Monday. I hit the ground running at the office this week and am playing catch up after about 6 days off. An hour into getting back into the office, I was making a presentation to senior management. I still feel as if I am… Read More…

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Filed Under: FavouritesTagged With: 5 Peaks, Albion Hills, Janji, Jessica Kuepfer, Review, Run For Another, Run for the Toad, Ultra MarathonAugust 6, 2014

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